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Article: Furnace Check Provides Efficiency
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- October 18, 1992
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It's always a good idea to do some minor maintenance each fall on
an old gas furnace.
By spending an hour or two, you should be able to cut at least
$100 off your annual utility bills. A gas (natural or bottled)
furnace should be inspected by a qualified service technician every
two years.
Your fall checkup should include a change of the furnace filter.
It's inexpensive and should be changed at least every two months.
First, switch off the electricity to the furnace. As a safety
check, also put a few drops of soapy water on all the gas line
fittings. Bubbles indicate a small gas leak.
Remove the blower access cover. You should lubricate the blower
motor and pulley bearings. Just a ...