Weather, Power Outages, and Your Heating System: Be Prepared

Written By Ashly Hughes

Minnesota storms can knock out power for hours — or days. So what happens to your heat?

Common issues during outages:

  • Furnace won’t run without power

  • Risk of frozen pipes

  • Thermostats lose programming or backup battery fails


How to prepare:

  • Invest in a backup generator (portable or whole-home)

  • Use surge protectors on your HVAC system

  • Ask your tech about manual thermostat options

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Don't let the next storm catch you off guard.

Ashly Hughes
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