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Extreme Cold Can Cause Extreme Problems For Landlords!

As we've previously told you, extremely cold weather can be a very serious situation with regard to our health, our pets health, and our rental properties.

Not only do we want to stay inside and keep our pets inside (do not leave them in your car!), we want to be proactive in protecting our rental properties and primary residences from the extreme cold.

Weather like we are currently experiencing in Columbus can be especially dangerous when combined with a furnace issue. A simple expired pilot light can allow the house temperature to drop dramatically, and if it drops far enough there is a chance some.

Furnace & Cold Weather Reminders For Your Rentals

Below are helpful reminders for you and your tenants. Your goal should be a warm home with an efficient furnace! As the #1 landlord helper in Columbus, Campus Handyman is here to help.

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Thermostat Settings As it gets colder you'll want to remember to keep your thermostat set around 68 degrees. Keeping it much higher will result in very expensive gas bills. Keeping it off is not an option as the heat is needed to ensure the pipes do not freeze!

Be sure your thermostat is set to 'Heat' and 'Auto' Leaving For Fall & Winter Break If you leave your home.

Furnace & Heat Tips For Your Rentals

One of our clients sends the email blast below to their residents each year. We thought everyone could benefit so we've shared below. We recommend that you contact your tenants with a similar email, or simply copy and paste this one directly. (Someone wise once said, "I never stole an idea I didn't like.")

Dear residents: As it gets colder you'll want to remember to keep your thermostat set around 68 degrees. Keeping it much higher will result in very expensive gas bills. Keeping it off is not an option as the heat is needed to ensure the pipes do not freeze! If you leave your.