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WOES OF WINTER

A few days ago, we woke to a cool house.Our furnace went on the blink! Terrible timing since all this severe weather was coming up. I called our usual repairman only to find that he had retired. I knew he was having health issues, but didn’t know he had retired.I asked him to recommend someone…

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Here comes Fern!! We are just north of Charleston.

A few days ago, we woke to a cool house.
Our furnace went on the blink!


Terrible timing since all this severe weather was coming up.


I called our usual repairman only to find that he had retired. I knew he was having health issues, but didn’t know he had retired.
I asked him to recommend someone and he happily did!


Made the call and found the new guy could come out the following day. We liked him immediately!
He quickly located the problem…the initial fan that kicks on before the burner ignites. The furnace is old and the fan had seized up. He cleaned it and got it working but said it was a temporary fix.


It stopped again the following day!


He ordered a new fan and said it might take several days to get it.
A MIRACLE!

The part came in this morning and he was able to come right out and install it!

So thankful someone was looking out for us. ♥

Now we are ready for that monster storm that is sweeping the country.

33 responses to “WOES OF WINTER”

  1. Silver James Avatar
    Silver James

    Still trying to figure out who thought it was a good idea to name a full-blown winter storm “Fern.” 🙄 Hope y’all weather it in good shape!

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    1. Vero Avatar
      Vero

      Hahahaha Irony at it’s finest!!! We’re ok so far! Getting the furnace repaired was a big step. We were warm enough with space heaters. (I have several) but I worried about water pipes in outer areas of the house.

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  2. Spark of Inspiration Avatar
    Spark of Inspiration

    Wow, with these cold temps, sure is great that the part came in record time.

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    1. Vero Avatar
      Vero

      Yessssss! I was very happy!!!! The new repairman was too. He’s a caring person. Not just out for money. I’m happy with that too! ♥

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  3. Trish Avatar
    Trish

    So glad it got fixed in time for the storm! Stay warm!

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    1. Vero Avatar
      Vero

      Thank you Trish. Me too! I hope all is well at your house. This is some really severe winter weather!

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  4. Mags Win Avatar
    Mags Win

    Sure happy to hear your furnace is repaired and you now can stay warm. Some of my water pipes are frozen. Streets are covered in snow and sleet. I don’t know when the plumber will be able to come and unfreeze them. Thankful that I am warm and safe. Hope you stay safe.

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    1. Vero Avatar
      Vero

      Oh no!!! I’m so sorry about your water Maggie. I hope you get it all back on soon.

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      1. Mags Win Avatar
        Mags Win

        The streets are so bad I don’t know when they will be able to get here. I have cold water so I will make do.

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        1. Vero Avatar
          Vero

          There is no traffic on our road this morning either, We got around three more inches of snow and it’s 14° F.Brrrrr! Stay safe and warm Maggie!

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          1. Mags Win Avatar
            Mags Win

            Thank you, Vero. You also stay warm and safe.

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  5. Anne Mehrling Avatar
    Anne Mehrling

    Wonderful timing!! God bless your new repairman!

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    1. Vero Avatar
      Vero

      Yes! He seems like a good, dependable family man. He cares about his clients. He was worried about us having problems during this winter storm event.

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  6. 2bcreativeblog Avatar
    2bcreativeblog

    HAPPY TO HEAR YOU HAVE WARMTH, THE COLD SUCKS. 🙂

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    1. Vero Avatar
      Vero

      Yes! Thank you!!

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  7. mjeanpike Avatar
    mjeanpike

    That’s awesome, Vero – God had your back! It hasn’t arrived in Ohio yet, but we are in no hurry…

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    1. Vero Avatar
      Vero

      Yes!

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  8. Rivergirl Avatar
    Rivergirl

    So glad you had a good repairman. Talk about bad timing for a furnace to die! Not that there’s ever a good one…
    Stay warm.
    🔥

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    1. Vero Avatar
      Vero

      Exactly!!!

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  9. Kate Crimmins Avatar
    Kate Crimmins

    I am glad you got it fixed BEFORE the storm. Stay safe. Our forecast seems to change every few hours. Our snow totals are lower (but still high) because it looks like we will get more sleet. May start a few hours later than expected. No one really knows until it’s here.

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    1. Vero Avatar
      Vero

      The big snow has been a disappointment so far. I was kinda looking forward to a couple of feet!

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      1. Kate Crimmins Avatar
        Kate Crimmins

        I’d love to box our snow up and send it down to you.

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        1. Vero Avatar
          Vero

          Hahahaha! I appreciate the thought Kate, but no thanks! I have about three inches of additional snow of my own this morning (Monday) It is still snowing heavily and is 14° F.

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          1. Kate Crimmins Avatar
            Kate Crimmins

            Sounds like you got your wish.

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  10. ghostmmnc Avatar
    ghostmmnc

    Glad you got the furnace going just in time. Keep warm and safe inside when it gets bad out. ❤

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    1. Vero Avatar
      Vero

      Meee too Barbara!!! It feels so good to have it going again. You stay safe too, if this storm is going to affect you. (I keep forgetting where everyone is.) I will be right in the center of this mess!!

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  11. traciesulpazo Avatar
    traciesulpazo

    glad it all worked out!!! Stay warm and enjoy the weather from inside.

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    1. Vero Avatar
      Vero

      Thank you Tracie! I am happy to have things back to normal, and have no plans to go anywhere. I am going to build a fire in the fireplace and just sit back and enjoy!!!♥♥♥

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      1. traciesulpazo Avatar
        traciesulpazo

        Nice

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        1. Vero Avatar
          Vero

          It was! We roasted wieners and had a party!!! lol

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  12. susandyer1962 Avatar
    susandyer1962

    Wow I hope you gave your new repairman a big old Kiss Vero! Stay safe and warm. We haven’t seen the storm yet but we know its almost here!⛄📚☕💜

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    1. Vero Avatar
      Vero

      OOH I almost kissed him when he called at nine o’clock this morning and said he would be here in about an hour if it was ok!!
      IF IT WAS OK!!!!! IT WAS WAY MORE THAN OK!!!!
      He’s young too. Just starting out and has his own business. He will be here for a while.

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    2. Vero Avatar
      Vero

      It is cloudy and dark here, (4:00) pm, but haven’t seen a snowflake yet. It’s calm and quiet. (The calm before the storm, I guess)

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