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...
by HomeCheck | Jan 16, 2019 | frozen pipes, Home Check Services, insurance, unoccupied home, Winnipeg
The simple answer to this question is, “it depends”. One of Canada’s largest insurers, Intact Insurance, suggests that there is no requirement for scheduled checking of an unoccupied home. However in other cases, it can be as often as daily checks....
by HomeCheck | Dec 4, 2018 | frozen pipes, Home Check Services, unoccupied home, Winnipeg
If you are going away during a Winnipeg winter, your sump pump may freeze and cause problems they are designed to prevent. Make sure you have someone checking your sump pump while you are away. It is important to keep your water flowing. Water flow is obviously...
by HomeCheck | Jan 1, 2018 | frozen pipes, Home Check Services, insurance, Winnipeg
Winnipeg is experiencing a major deep freeze. Already a number of cases of frozen pipes and flooded homes. If you are going to be away for any length of time, have someone check your home everyday. If you are not proactive protecting your home, your insurance may not...