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Jessica
My landlord refuses to repair the gas furnace, even though the pilot light has been going out on a weekly basis for all the 8 months I have been his tenant. The only thing he has done so far is (last week) to get a plumber to install a new ignotion switch. (Previously, it was having to be relit with a long match as the switch was broken.)
Putting a new switch on only makes it easier to relight, it doesn't solve the problem of why it was going out to begin with. Since this was done 5 days ago, the gas has gone out every day, the last two days it was twice in one day. The ladt time we had to re-light it todsy, it took numetous attempts over about 20 minutes.
I am a NY tenant. We rent a 2 family house with my family on the ground floor. when the gas boiler goes out, it means the tenant upstairs has no hot water either. She told us this has been going on for 4 years, yet does not seem willing to 'rock' the boat.
First question is my highest concern- is this a health hazard to my family and I? I have had a huge increase in migraines and wonder if this is connected.
Can I force my landlord to repair it?
In NY, is the landlord obligated to 1/ install smoke and carbon monocide detectors and 2/ to have the gas boiler (furnace) inspected annually? This is a legal requirement in many European countries.
Thanks so much for any advice or thoughts! All will be greatly appreciated.
Answer
If this is a forced air furnace there is a very important and possibly dangerous situation that hasn't been raised. A cracked heat exchanger will not only keep blowing the pilot out but can cause carbon monoxide buildup.
Relight the pilot and burner and wait for the blower to cycle on.If you see the flame fluttering, or worse yet, if the flame starts moving towards the the front part of the heat exchanger cell shut it off completely and possibly start shopping for a new furnace!
However a severely rusted burner assembly on some brands can cause the same symptoms. Hopefully a good cleaning with a wire brush will cure your problem.
Good luck!
If this is a forced air furnace there is a very important and possibly dangerous situation that hasn't been raised. A cracked heat exchanger will not only keep blowing the pilot out but can cause carbon monoxide buildup.
Relight the pilot and burner and wait for the blower to cycle on.If you see the flame fluttering, or worse yet, if the flame starts moving towards the the front part of the heat exchanger cell shut it off completely and possibly start shopping for a new furnace!
However a severely rusted burner assembly on some brands can cause the same symptoms. Hopefully a good cleaning with a wire brush will cure your problem.
Good luck!
What is the best alarm security system for a home?
Ulises M
I need a cheap alarm system that will get the job done
Answer
It entirely depends upon your particular environment. I recommend taking a slow walk around your home, evaluating points of entry and climbing or hiding areas. You can make your own alarm system, if you're handy enough. I don't know which of the paid alarm systems are suitable, however.
Here's an excerpt from consumer reports:
Basic Midlevel High-end
Cost: $100 to $350 for systems, plus $20 to $45 per month for monitoring. Cost: $700 to $800, plus $20 to $45 per month for monitoring. Cost: $2,000 to $3,000 or more, based on home size and number of doors and windows, plus $20 to $45 per month for monitoring.
Features: Control panel, one or two sensors for doors and windows, siren, motion detector. Wired or wireless. Features: Often adds infrared motion detectors, glass-breakage sensors, pressure mats, interactive services, a panic button. Some include smoke detectors linked to monitoring service. Wired or wireless. Features: Typically includes same features as midlevel plus smoke, carbon monoxide, flood, and heat-loss detection linked to monitoring service. Priciest combine wired and wireless technology.
Pros: Covers a burglarâs common entry points, often with cellular station contact. Pros: More doors and windows covered. Cellular primary or backup station contact may be optional ($8 to $15). Repair contract ($10 to $15). Pros: Every vulnerable entry point is covered, maximizing protection from break-ins. Cellular primary or backup station contact may be optional ($8 to $15). Repair contract ($10 to $15).
Cons: Leaves many areas unguarded. Typically requires binding monitoring contract of 1 to 5 years. After warranty, repairs charged per visit. Cons: More motion detectors increase chance of false alarms if they are inadvertently activated in vulnerable areas while youâre home. Typically requires binding monitoring contract of 1 to 5 years. Cons: Added sensors further increase chance of false alarms, requiring added care by family members and guests. Typically requires binding monitoring contract of 1 to 5 years.
It entirely depends upon your particular environment. I recommend taking a slow walk around your home, evaluating points of entry and climbing or hiding areas. You can make your own alarm system, if you're handy enough. I don't know which of the paid alarm systems are suitable, however.
Here's an excerpt from consumer reports:
Basic Midlevel High-end
Cost: $100 to $350 for systems, plus $20 to $45 per month for monitoring. Cost: $700 to $800, plus $20 to $45 per month for monitoring. Cost: $2,000 to $3,000 or more, based on home size and number of doors and windows, plus $20 to $45 per month for monitoring.
Features: Control panel, one or two sensors for doors and windows, siren, motion detector. Wired or wireless. Features: Often adds infrared motion detectors, glass-breakage sensors, pressure mats, interactive services, a panic button. Some include smoke detectors linked to monitoring service. Wired or wireless. Features: Typically includes same features as midlevel plus smoke, carbon monoxide, flood, and heat-loss detection linked to monitoring service. Priciest combine wired and wireless technology.
Pros: Covers a burglarâs common entry points, often with cellular station contact. Pros: More doors and windows covered. Cellular primary or backup station contact may be optional ($8 to $15). Repair contract ($10 to $15). Pros: Every vulnerable entry point is covered, maximizing protection from break-ins. Cellular primary or backup station contact may be optional ($8 to $15). Repair contract ($10 to $15).
Cons: Leaves many areas unguarded. Typically requires binding monitoring contract of 1 to 5 years. After warranty, repairs charged per visit. Cons: More motion detectors increase chance of false alarms if they are inadvertently activated in vulnerable areas while youâre home. Typically requires binding monitoring contract of 1 to 5 years. Cons: Added sensors further increase chance of false alarms, requiring added care by family members and guests. Typically requires binding monitoring contract of 1 to 5 years.
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