by HomeCheck | Sep 15, 2023 | energy efficient furnace, flooded basement, frozen pipes, unoccupied home
Here’s a scene you would never want to experience. In this case the homeowner couldn’t even pump out the water because the furnace was flooded and inoperable. High efficiency furnaces have a sensor on the outside exhaust pipe that will shut down the...
by HomeCheck | Feb 3, 2022 | energy efficient furnace, frozen pipes
Most homeowners have upgraded their furnaces to high efficiency models. These typically come with an exhaust exit pipe at the side of the house. During winter with an abundance of snow and very cold temperatures, this exhaust pipe can be buried in snow or severly...
