We ended up putting 3 contingencies down that they eventually fixed: a recalled electrical panel that had multiple double taps, a service and cleaning of the furnace (which ended up not in running condition so they installed a furnace from another house to replace it), and an adjustment of the hot water limit switch due to it not being up to temperature (the shower faucet in the upstairs would be cranked all the way left and it would be luke warm, but the downstairs was scalding in that position).I figured I would end up spending "x" amount of money getting to small claims just to have the case thrown out.

Let them know the phone is only for emergencies that involve fire, temperature or water.

We use landlord stat by Chicago temperature control.

Round-up entire yard (do it soon - roundup works best when temperature is at least in high 70-ies)2.

As such the bricks are less dense and more porous than modern brick (which is compressed and fired at higher temperature) and absorbs more water.  

Commercial machines also usually have a way to adjust the heat they use, this may also be a solution by raising the temperature.

One unit is on the main level and the other is the basement so the temperature difference could be around 8 degrees based on our personal home.I am sure I am not the first person who has come across this. 

The cost is a little over 100.00 and would be a great place to get your "personal financial temperature" checked.

@Megan PhillipsGod only knows what you really need for the tasks you're planning, but to take this in a different direction, up in Vermont you're going to be dealing with some temperature and humidity issues just like ours down here in western PA.

This was something I was concerned about as well, not so much in the winters because the temperature does not drop very low often, but the summers can be very hot, and if I choose to assume all utilities this can cause high electricity bills in summer months.