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Heating and cooling emergencies in Harrisburg

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Harrisburg has recorded a high of 107°F, on July 3, 1966, so a failed air conditioner here is a real concern in a hot summer, not just a comfort issue. Winter brings the opposite problem, when a dead furnace or a frozen pipe cannot wait. Before you hire, know that Pennsylvania's Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act requires contractors who do a set yearly volume of home improvements to register with the Office of Attorney General, so ask for the registration number and check it. If a heating system cannot be repaired, Pennsylvania's LIHEAP Emergency Services Program lists heating system repair and replacement among its services, which may matter if money is tight. During a power outage, PPL Electric Utilities says not to heat your home with an oven or range. Report the outage on 1-800-DIAL-PPL or at pplelectric.com/outage, then call a trade for the equipment itself. Ask for a written quote that names the work and parts.

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What to know in Harrisburg

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 Harrisburg

Does a Harrisburg heating or cooling contractor need to be registered?

Under Pennsylvania's Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, contractors who perform a set yearly amount of home improvements must register with the Office of Attorney General. Ask any contractor for their registration number before work begins, and check it with the Attorney General's office rather than relying on a verbal assurance. Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (source, opens in a new tab)

Is there help if my furnace cannot be repaired?

Pennsylvania's LIHEAP Emergency Services Program lists heating system repair, and replacement of heating systems that cannot be repaired, among the services it provides. Eligibility rules apply, so contact the programme through the state's channels before you commit to a contractor or sign anything. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (source, opens in a new tab)

What should I do if the power goes out and my heat stops?

PPL Electric Utilities says not to use ovens or ranges to heat your home during an outage. Report the outage on 1-800-DIAL-PPL or at pplelectric.com/outage. Once power is back, if the heating equipment still fails, you can call a trade to inspect it. PPL Electric Utilities (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a repair quote include?

Ask for a written quote that names the equipment, the work to be done, parts, labour, and any diagnostic charge. Get the contractor's registration number and proof of insurance. When comparing quotes, check that each covers the same scope so the differences are real and not just wording.

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