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Show Your natural gas forced air furnace almost runs by itself, but it does require periodic maintenance and care to keep in top shape for the bitter cold days of winter. Here are some things you can do to assure proper maintenance and care: 7 D O n o H CD m 70 ui 0 Lu i i ! 1 Keep blower compartment door closed. Except when maintenance work is going on, the blower compartment door must be kept closed 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. Clean or change filters. A dirty filter cuts down the flow of air and reduces the efficiency of the heating system. Maintain an even therinostat setting. Choose a comfortable temperature and set your thermostat there. If the furnace is operating properly, it will automatically keep the tempera-- , ture you set. o o (O a H 7 4 Oil furnace motor and blower. In cold weather, the motor and blower work extra hard and may need lubrication. This is particularly true if the blower was used last summer with an air conditioning system. Keep cold air returns free from obstructions. A circulating heating system has both heat outlets and cold air returhs. Most 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. ft 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. H ,-- 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. MOUNTAIN FUEL |
