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Heating and cooling emergencies in St. Cloud

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St. Cloud winters can push a heating system hard. In the 2013-14 season the airport recorded 75.5 inches of snow against an average of 45.7, and heating degree days ran well above normal. A furnace that fails in that kind of cold is an emergency, so it helps to know the local rules before you call. In St. Cloud, repairing an appliance does not need a permit, but replacing a furnace, boiler or electric water heater needs an electrical permit, and a fuel-burning furnace or gas piping needs an HVAC permit. Replacing a water heater or supply piping also needs a plumbing permit. If you rent out the property or do not live in it, the city requires licensed plumbing, heating and electrical contractors. When you hire, ask whether the job is a repair or a replacement, who will pull the permit, and which licence covers each part of the work. Get that in writing on the quote.

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What to know in St. Cloud

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 St. Cloud

Do I need a permit to have my furnace repaired in St. Cloud?

Repair of the appliance does not require a permit in St. Cloud. Replacing a furnace, boiler or electric water heater needs an electrical permit, and replacing or installing a fuel-burning furnace or water heater, or gas piping and shutoff valves, needs an HVAC permit. Ask your contractor which applies. City of St. Cloud Building Safety Department (source, opens in a new tab)

Who can do heating work on a rental property in St. Cloud?

If you do not own and occupy the property, the city requires licensed plumbing, heating and electrical contractors. An owner also may not install electrical wiring on mobile homes or on property rented, leased or occupied by others. Ask to see licence details before work starts. City of St. Cloud Building Safety Department (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a quote for an emergency furnace job include?

Ask for a written description of the work, whether it is a repair or a replacement, the parts and labour listed separately, who handles any permit, and the contractor's licence details. Get at least two quotes when you can, and compare the same scope of work rather than only the totals.

Does a frozen or broken water pipe need a plumbing permit in St. Cloud?

Replacing water supply or drain-waste-vent piping needs a plumbing permit in St. Cloud. So does repairing or replacing the supply or waste piping between the house and the City utility piping. Ask your plumber to confirm who will obtain the permit before the work begins. City of St. Cloud Building Safety Department (source, opens in a new tab)

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