It’s the dead of winter and your furnace is working hard to keep your home warm and cozy. But how much do you really appreciate it?
Take THIS quiz, just in time for Valentine’s Day, to find out if you’re truly head over heels for your heating system!
Question 1: You wake up and it’s cold in your bedroom. You assume:
A) I forgot to close the window.
B) The furnace must not be working and should give Mechanical Man a call.
Question 2: You hear a weird noise coming from the furnace. You:
A) Ignore it. It’s colder today and the furnace is working harder.
B) Realize the furnace needs a tune-up and call Mechanical Man. Better to be safe than sorry!
Question 3: How often do you change your furnace filter?
A) Every 3 months like clockwork.
B) Umm…change it?
Question 4: The furnace repair person suggests upgrades to improve efficiency…
A) Decline – if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!
B) Accept – you want your furnace to run as smoothly as possible for as long as possible.
Question 5: Your significant other wants to turn down the thermostat to save money on bills. You:
A) Get mad – it’s already cold enough!
B) Call Mechanical Man to learn more about programmable smart thermostats.
Question 6: Your furnace stops working on the coldest day of the year. What do you do?
A) Practically have a meltdown. How could it do this to you?!
B) Bundle up with blankets and call Mechanical Man. It’s all good.
Question 7: How do you feel when the repair person says your furnace is older but still in good shape?
A) It’s basically antique! Time for a shiny new one.
B) That’s my reliable old pal! But I know a new one could improve efficiency.
Question 8: The furnace repair bill is higher than expected. What’s your next move?
A) Politely ask if there’s any way to reduce the cost.
B) Call Mechanical Man for a free estimate or second opinion.
Question 9: How often do you thank your furnace for keeping you warm?
A) Thank it? It’s just doing its job!
B) Regularly, with Mechanical Man’s Furnace & Air Conditioning Maintenance Plan to extend lifespan, performance safety, and warranty.
Question 10: Your significant other says “I love you” but you blurt out “I love my furnace!” You:
A) Mean it wholeheartedly. The furnace is your one true love.
B) Apologize – you got carried away in the moment. Your S.O. comes first.
Answer Key:
Q1: A) 0 B) 1
Q2: A) 0 B) 1
Q3: A) 2 B) 0
Q4: A) 0 B) 2
Q5: A) 0 B) 1
Q6: A) 0 B) 2
Q7: A) 1 B) 2
Q8: A) 1 B) 2 C) 3
Q9: A) 0 B) 2
Q10: A) 2 B) 1
Your Results:
0-5 points: Furnace Frenemy – You take your furnace for granted and get mad when it struggles. Show your heating system some love!
6-11 points: Furnace Fan – You appreciate what your furnace does for you but aren’t over the moon. There’s room to grow your bond!
12-18 points: Furnace FanATIC – You are absolutely head over heels for your furnace! It keeps you warm and happy all winter long.
How did you do? Let us know – with a phone call asking for our help if you scored low on this quiz! (And yes, question 10 was just a joke, but, we hope you had fun!)
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