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OCTOBER 2013 HOMES PLUS Annual maintenance of furnace key to its long life, efficiency NORTH PRAIRIE – Dirt, dust and other buildup in a furnace is the No. 1 reason for repair calls, but, they are also the most preventable, say professional technicians with Kettle Moraine Heating & Cooling. Annual tune-ups can eliminate breakdowns due to neglect. They also: ■ reduce energy bill by maintaining efficiency ■ prolong the unit's life ■ catch other malfunctions before they occur ■ ensure the unit is operating safely . What do technicians do during the tuneup? At Kettle Moraine Heating & Cooling, with a gas furnace, they: ■ check the thermostat and make adjustments where necessary ■ test safety controls ■ remove rust and soot and clean and adjust burners ■ clean and adjust ignition assembly or OHM igniter ■ check micro and signal from flame sensor ■ adjust gas/air mixture for optimum efficiency ■ oil motor bearings ■ clean condensate trap ■ check all gas connections located in unit ■ adjust gas/pilot pressure ■ inspect and adjust belts ■ check filter and replace with consent if necessary ■ check and tighten all exhaust pipe connections ■ clean and adjust fan timer ■ inspect and clean heat exchanger thoroughly ■ ensure correct temperature rise ■ check electrical wiring and tighten all electrical connections ■ cycle unit and make adjustments accordingly ■ inspect blower access door and ensure correct operation ■ analyze unit's operation and appearance and inform homeowner of its efficiency con, dition and any necessary recommendations. – Kevin Passon, Homes Plus 11 REMODEL • REPLACE • RETHINK REMODEL. REPLACE. RETHINK your windows. Bliffert Lumber offers quality products from Marvin®. Call or visit us today to learn more. 548 W. Sunset Dr. Waukesha, WI 53189 (262) 542-6666 www.bliffertlumber.com 234401008 Marvin Windows and Doors, Warroad, MN 56763 ©2011 Marvin Windows and Doors. All rights reserved. ® Registered trademark of Marvin Windows and Doors TRUCKLOAD SALE on Garage Doors & Door Openers Special! - Take down and haul away old door for FREE! 16x7 Installed NOW $ $ SAVE 835 240 • Two-Sided Pre-Finished Galvanized Steel • R-10 Insulated • 5 colors to choose from Tax Included • Lifetime Warranty • Other Sizes Available • 2000 Garage Doors in Stock 16'x7', 25 Gauge . . Non Insulated Steel $685 ORDER A LIFTMASTER 1/2 HP GARAGE DOOR OPENER & GET 2 REMOTES & KEYPAD. 320 $ Model 3265 Full Year Warranty, parts and service on installed operators. 229960003 Lifetime Door Co. Installed Tax Included Lifetime Motor Warranty WHY PAY MORE? "CALL LIFETIME DOOR!" 12645 W. Townsend (2 blocks N. of Burleigh, enter off 124th St. only) Free Estimate 262-783-4004 Mon. - Fri. 7am-5pm • Sat. 8am-12pm • www.lifetimedoor.net 234625002