On the radar: October
What tends to break in homes this month, and live weather alerts that can cause it.
This month
Top problems in October
Plan itHeating & Cooling
Furnace tune-up before winter
The furnace hasn't been checked in over a year and winter is coming.
$70–$200
This weekGutters
Gutters full of leaves
Plants growing in gutters, leaves piled up, or water spilling over.
$100–$250
Fix nowHeating & Cooling
No heat
The furnace or heat pump won't come on, or the house keeps getting colder.
$125–$480 (ignitor $100–$250, flame sensor $80–$250, blower motor $300–$900)
This weekGutters
Gutters sagging or pulling away
A gutter run droops, holds water or has pulled off the roof edge.
$100–$450
This weekHeating & Cooling
Furnace blowing cold air
Air comes from the vents but it isn't warm.
$125–$480 (ignitor $100–$250, flame sensor $80–$250, blower motor $300–$900)
Weather radar
Live alerts that cause home problems
Source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov), live.
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