Heating & Fireplace Homeowner Quiz
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Sad as it is, summer is ending. So we're testing homeowners on their knowledge of heating and fireplace maintance. Think you've got all the answers? Take the quiz.
- 1.
What temperature should I set my thermostat in the winter? Question provided by:- A.
15˚C
- B.
24˚C
- C.
As low as is comfortable
- D.
22˚C
- 2.
What is the correct clearance to combustible materials for a certified woodstove? Question provided by:
- A.
18 inches
- B.
24 inches
- C.
Sufficient for walls not to be overheated
- D.
The clearance as provided by the manufacturer in the manual and on the listing plate.
- 3.
Your new furnace has just been installed, what should you check the following to verify the installation? Question provided by:
- A.
The installer certification is verified and matches with the tag which he/she leaves on the unit
- B.
All the venting and fresh air installation in the manual matches exactly with the installation performed
- C.
There is dedicated power dedicated switch to the unit
- D.
Thermostat wiring matches with the unit requirement
- E.
All of the above
- 4.
How often should your chimney be inspected? Question provided by:
- A.
Once a year
- B.
Twice a year
- C.
As often as you clean it
- D.
Only when you move
- 5.
How often do I need to check my furnace filter? Question provided by:
- A.
Once per year
- B.
Every 6 months
- C.
Once per week
- D.
Once per month
- 6.
How much hearth is required in front of a site-built masonry fireplace? Question provided by:
- A.
12 inches
- B.
14 inches
- C.
Sufficient to protect flooring i.e. carpeting, hardwood etc.
- D.
16 inches
- 7.
Your oil Burner is not working, what should you be looking for? Question provided by:
- A.
There is not enough oil
- B.
Oil pump needs bleeding
- C.
Electrical switch /power to the unit is off
- D.
Thermostat is off
- E.
All of the above
- 8.
How often should you have your furnace tuned-up by a professional? Question provided by:
- A.
Once a month
- B.
Once a year
- C.
Only on leap year
- D.
What’s a tune-up?
- 9.
Do I need to cover my air conditioner in the winter Question provided by:
- A.
No
- B.
Yes, with a plastic tarp
- C.
Yes, with a good quality, breathable cover
- D.
Yes, with plywood and a brick
- 10.
How high does your chimney need to be? Question provided by:
- A.
At least 3 feet high
- B.
High enough to provide adequate draft for combustion
- C.
At least 60 inches high
- D.
Minimum 3 feet above the roof and 2 feet higher than anything within 10 feet
- 11.
Your furnace stops working, what should you go and look for? Question provided by:
- A.
If the electrical switch/power to the furnace is off
- B.
If snow has covered the venting pipe located outside
- C.
If the air filter is too dirty
- D.
If thermostat is off
- E.
All of the above
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