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Heating and cooling emergencies in Peoria

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Heating emergencies in Peoria are shaped by a real winter. The city's climate normals show 24.6 inches of snow a year, with December averaging 7.1 inches and January 6.9, and in February 2011 the city braced for a blizzard of 12 to 24 inches while Ameren Illinois planned for tens of thousands of customers statewide to lose power. A furnace that fails in that weather is urgent, but the paperwork still applies. In the City of Peoria, a permit is required for adding, removing or changing parts of the heating, electrical or plumbing systems, and replacing a furnace needs one too. Before you hire, ask who will pull the permit and whether it is in the quote. If a frozen pipe is part of the job, the work is plumbing, so ask to see the plumbing licence. Also ask for a written scope of the repair before work starts, even on a cold night.

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What to know in Peoria

  • On Feb. 1, 2011, Peoria was bracing for a blizzard, with forecasts of 12 to 24 inches over two days. Ameren Illinois planned for 50,000 to 100,000 customers statewide to be without power.

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  • Illinois's winter weather rule runs December 1 to March 31. It protects residential customers from disconnection when the forecast is at or below 32 F, and on days before holidays and weekends when the forecast is expected to drop to freezing.

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Before you hire

  1. Have fuel-burning appliances such as a furnace or boiler inspected by a professional at least once a year.

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  2. Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.

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  3. 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.

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Questions about hiring in Peoria

Do I need a permit to replace a furnace in Peoria?

Yes. The City of Peoria requires a permit for replacing a furnace, and also for adding to, removing or changing parts of the heating, electrical or plumbing systems. Ask the contractor whether the permit is included in the quote and who will apply for it, so it is not left to you. City of Peoria (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a quote for an emergency repair include?

Ask for a written description of the fault and the work planned, parts and labour listed separately, any diagnostic or after-hours charge, the warranty on parts and labour, and who handles permits. Get this in writing before work begins, even if the call is late at night.

Who can fix a burst or frozen pipe outside the city limits in Peoria County?

Peoria County's plumbing permit application says a contractor must provide a copy of the State of Illinois plumbing licence and the State plumbing contractor's licence. If a frozen pipe needs repair, ask to see both licences before the work starts. Peoria County Planning & Zoning (source, opens in a new tab)

Will my homeowners insurance cover a burst pipe?

The Illinois Department of Insurance says standard homeowners policies cover some sudden and accidental water damage and mould, including burst pipes. Some companies exclude or limit resulting mould. Check your own policy, and keep photos and written records of the repair before you file a claim. Illinois Department of Insurance (source, opens in a new tab)

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