Dog Won't Stop Barking After Family Moves to New Home

The Next Day

James felt a bit uneasy about where this issue might take him, especially because of his tight budget. Still, he had a starting point. The strange odor seemed tied to the heating system, though he couldn’t pinpoint the exact cause. The night before was the first time they’d turned on the heater, and that’s when the smell appeared. Coincidence? Unlikely. The two had to be connected somehow—it was just a matter of figuring out how.

James decided to start by inspecting the furnace

He knew older systems could sometimes produce odd smells when first fired up after months of disuse. Maybe it was dust burning off, or perhaps something more serious, like a gas leak? He made a mental note to check the vents and filters too. Could a clogged filter be the culprit? Either way, he needed answers before the problem got worse—or more expensive.

He grabbed his flashlight and headed to the basement, determined to solve the mystery. After all, who wants to deal with a stinky house all winter?