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 | Jan 7, 2023 | flooded basement, unoccupied home
Two appliances that are the most common problem for homeowners who are away for an extended period of time are the furnace and the hot water tank. They both seem to cause problems during the most inconvenient time. Let’s deal with the hot water tank first....
by HomeCheck | Jun 4, 2020 | flooded basement, Uncategorized
Not everyone knows and understands the workings of the sump pump in the basement. It can save an expensive disaster, but a certain level of understanding and caution is necessary to ensure your sump pump is a preventive measure and not the cause of a problem. Kings...
by HomeCheck | Feb 22, 2018 | flooded basement, Home Check Services, insurance, unoccupied home
A flooded basement can happen without warning and all too easily. This can be particularly shocking if it occurs while you are away. The Insurance Bureau of Canada has some good information on basement flooding and some simple ways to reduce your risk....
