Heating and cooling emergencies in Connecticut
Heating contractors and plumbers for breakdowns.
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What applies across Connecticut
Under the Connecticut Home Improvement Act, an individual or business contracting with a consumer to do work on residential property must register with the Department of Consumer Protection.
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In Connecticut, the holder of an S-2 unlimited heating, piping and cooling journeyperson licence may do all heating, piping and cooling work as defined in section 20-330 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
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Connecticut's B-1 limited gas and oil burner contractor licence covers installation, repair, replacement, alteration and maintenance of gas or oil burners for domestic and light commercial installations only. A domestic or light commercial burner is one consuming five gallons or less per hour, or a system with a total heating load not exceeding 500,000 BTU's.
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Connecticut's Crisis Assistance Program offers a one-time benefit of up to $710 for eligible households with incomes up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, and up to $350 for incomes over 200% FPG to 60% State Median Income. It applies to deliverable-fuel heated households and is subject to availability of funds.
Connecticut Department of Social Services (source, opens in a new tab)
Before you hire
Have fuel-burning appliances such as a furnace or boiler inspected by a professional at least once a year.
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.
Put it in a written contract: the work, price, deposit, start and finish dates, warranty, permits and clean-up. Paying cash to skip it leaves you no recourse.