Heating Season – When will the heat be turned on?
There is no annual date to mark the start of the heating season. Weather conditions and indoor temperatures are carefully monitored to aid in determining the most efficient time to begin heating campus buildings. When that decision is made, Facilities Services begins the process of activating our various systems. As this requires visiting each individual building and every steam manhole on campus, start-up of all campus heating systems is generally a 2 to 3 day process.
Building Temperature
In support of Middlebury College's Carbon Reduction Resolution, the standard indoor air temperature for campus buildings during heating season is a maximum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
Space Heaters
Use of personal space heaters is prohibited. Facilities Services will issue space heaters only in case of a heating system failure.
To Report a Heating Issue
Students – Please review Dormitory Heating Systems to determine what type of heating system you have in your dorm, and how to operate it. Heating issues should be reported immediately to your JC, RA, CRA or Commons Office. Before reporting, be sure to:
Check the thermostat to make sure it is "on."
Make sure that furniture or other objects are not blocking the heater. A blocked heater will greatly reduce the amount of heat that radiates into the room.
Be sure that all windows are tightly closed.
Note the time of day that the heater was not functioning.
Clear a path to your heater so that Facilities Services has room to work. Faculty/Staff – Please report all heating issues immediately to Facilities Services* at extension 5472. Non-urgent questions and concerns may be submitted via our Service Request Form.
* Occupants of buildings with designated building managers should report to their building manager. Managed buildings include: the Athletic Facilities, McCardell Bicentennial Hall, Center for the Arts, and the College Library.
Tenants -Please report all heating issues directly to Facilities Services at 443-5472. Tenants should not schedule service directly with the College's service contractor. Report weekend and after-hours heating emergencies to Public Safety at 443-5911 and they will contact a service technician.