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Show FHE SALT LAKE TIMES Your natural gas forced air furnace almost runs by itself, but It does require periodic maintenance and care to keep in top diape for the bitter cold days of winter. Here are some tiihgs you can do to assure proper maintenance and care: FRIDAY, 25, 1974 Keep blower compartment door closed. Except when maintenance work is going on, the blower compartment door must be kept dosed at all times. If the door is left open, the suction of the blower may draw products of combustion back into the home, deplete the oxygen supply and create a hazardous situation. Maintain an even thermostat setting. Choose a comfortable temperature and set your thermostat there. If the furnace is oper"4;,ig properly, it will autor. .lly keep the tempera- ture you set. FURNACE SERVICE Page Th.ee Keep cold air returns free from obstructions. A circulating heating system has both heat outlets and cold air returns.-Mos- t people realize the importance of keeping heat outlets unobstructed, but some do not understand the importance of cold air returns. These returns must also be kept free of obstruction in order for the forced air or circulating air system to work. Oil furnace motor and blower. In cold weather, the motor and blower work extra hard and may need lubrication, nut is particularly true if the blower was used last summer with an air conditioning system. I x i'.i Good as your furnace is, it does require periodic maintenance and care. If you follow the steps listed above, your furnace will operate with greater efficiency and safety, and will last longer. Call for assistance, if you need it. If your furnace is not working properly, call your furnace or appliance dealer, heating contractor, or plumber for assistance. For emergency service, call your nearest Mountain Fuel office. |