Heater Malfunctions v. 2012

Every January, we run out of propane gas. We figure this out about 3 am when we wake up to icicles on our noses and and trek upstairs to the electric heat, perpetuating the game of musical beds. Last year, I bought a heating blanket and that bad boy has single-handedly saved us countless arguments over the temperature and yearly empty gas tank.

This January, we woke up about 1 am to the heater banging like a giant garbage disposal right outside our bedroom window. After about 15 minutes of this intermittent clatter, we shut the heater off and froze the next morning. Unfortunately this time, there was plenty of gas in the tank. The motor had exploded. It was under warranty, but that warranty expired 1 year and 4 months ago.

So while we waited for the new motor to arrive (for 2 days) the kids warmed up in their own ways. Our saving grace was that it was mid-60's yesterday and 72 today!

$800 later, it's warm again!