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Heat Yard collects and supplies heat for nearby services, including washing and laundry. It gives people access to comforts that were common before the Turning but difficult to provide afterward. Tanks and maintained pipework help match supply to demand. Customers still need to know when service is available, especially if an interruption will delay their clothing or access to a wash.
Heat and electricity are different services. A source of usable warmth can serve nearby buildings without producing enough electricity for unrelated machinery. The distance to the customer and the condition of the delivery equipment affect what the business can offer.
Laundry also needs careful handling. Used clothing arrives separately from clean stock, and customers expect their belongings returned in usable condition. Synths can take work sorting and moving loads alongside the people managing the service. The business supports clothing repair and everyday hygiene, giving the city another reason to maintain shared infrastructure rather than asking every household to recreate it independently.
