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November 6, 2021

Topics: Is the clay shrinking away from your foundation this year? I’m looking for cases across the island; Baseboard thermostat has a blank screen; Should I use a load miser to install a heat pump without having to upgrade the electrical panel; Can I keep my water radiators and change from oil to electrical heat;  What is the process to go to Dual Energy or Tri Energy to same heating costs; Daylight Savings clock change time – switch every circuit breaker in the panel before changing your clocks – it cleans the circuit breakers; Raising baseboard heaters off the floor, a good idea?; Baseboard heaters making clicking noises; Rain gutter down spouts going underground – no longer permitted and not a good idea; Underground hydro entry suddenly gushing water into the electrical panel when neighbor emptied swimming pool; Homework for me – listener reports that only 10 year batteries are accepted in smoke alarms today; Why does my house have both forced air heaters and baseboard heaters; Do I need to clear snow from the heat pump – only if it is blocking the fan. 

 

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