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    Heating, Cooling and Emergency Boundaries

    Schedule owner care and recognize when to leave or call a professional.

    Module 4 of 74 lessonsWritten in full1 worksheet
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    The lessons

    All 4, in the order they are read.

    1. 1. A seasonal owner-maintenance plan
      Schedule accessible care and professional service separately.
    2. 2. Thermostat settings before service
      Check user controls without touching control wiring.
    3. 3. Gas equipment: observation and referral
      Recognize when to leave and when to arrange qualified service.
    4. 4. Carbon monoxide: action before diagnosis
      Make a household response plan using current CPSC guidance.

    The worksheet

    Seasonal service plan

    Complete this record from the exact owner manual and safe observations. Unknown facts stay marked unknown. No internal testing or repair is required.

    Seasonal service plan
    EquipmentOwner task / manual pageInterval from manualLast completedAssigned providerNext date
    HVAC model to recordAccessible filter if authorizedCopy exact intervalUnknownOwner or service providerSet after checking manual
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