| There are many times when someone finds | | | | direct you. |
| themselves without a working furnace and it is | | | | Many people think that they would never qualify |
| the middle of winter. This is not a good thing. Not | | | | for something like this because they make too |
| only can you find yourself and your family very | | | | much money. Just because you do not qualify for |
| sick from the lack of heat, but also your water | | | | food stamps or even medical through your state, |
| lines can freeze and then break open, causing you | | | | it does not mean that you will not qualify for the |
| a big mess and placing you even more in debt. So | | | | help with your heating. Each service sponsored by |
| what can you do? | | | | the government has their own income |
| If you happen to be within a certain income limit, | | | | qualifications, which is based off the size of your |
| you may qualify for assistance from the state | | | | family as well. |
| government to fix or replace your furnace. | | | | If you find yourself with a broken heater and it is |
| Typically, they just replace it in order to make | | | | in the middle of winter, it is worth calling around to |
| sure that you are running something that is | | | | see what you can find out. Purchasing a new |
| energy efficient. Each state may have a different | | | | furnace and having someone install it for you |
| name for this program but if you contact your | | | | could cost between ten thousand and eight |
| local state assistance office, they will be able to | | | | thousand dollars. Can you afford that? |