We are a local family owned furnace repair service and heating contractor business that has been serving the Monterey Peninsula for over 20 years. Here are some common mistakes I see repeated that shorten furnace life and a few insights and stories. Inducer blowers and fan motors require oiling and maintenance.
WD40 is not oil. It washes the oil out and makes bearings fail prematurely. Motor bearings require oiling with a light machine oil. Zoom oil or 3-in-one oil. On belt driven blowers there are pillow blocks that hold the blower wheel shaft that also require lubrication. On one occasion I had to replace a blower shaft that was 90% worn through.
Gas piping should have a sediment trap or drip leg (drip leg is a term carried over from the days of steam boilers) just before the furnace. After the PG&E explosion in San Bruno crews have been replacing sections of gas line. Sand or rust knocked loose by a back hoe can clog a gas valve or pilot light.
WD40 is not oil. It washes the oil out and makes bearings fail prematurely. Motor bearings require oiling with a light machine oil. Zoom oil or 3-in-one oil. On belt driven blowers there are pillow blocks that hold the blower wheel shaft that also require lubrication. On one occasion I had to replace a blower shaft that was 90% worn through.
Gas piping should have a sediment trap or drip leg (drip leg is a term carried over from the days of steam boilers) just before the furnace. After the PG&E explosion in San Bruno crews have been replacing sections of gas line. Sand or rust knocked loose by a back hoe can clog a gas valve or pilot light.
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I suffer from allergies just like you. My experience is that contaminants are cumulative. If I can get a good nights sleep un challenged by in home contaminants I am better able to cope with the outdoor pollen during the day. A study by YALE University discovered that indoor air quality (IAQ) in 19 out of 20 homes was "considerably more polluted than outside air."
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Helen Davis
Apr 18, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness
Jim was about the 4th repair shop I called when my heater wouldn't turn off. He first suggested I call fire department to turn it off. What a relief that was. 3 hours later he was here, on time, and fixed my heater. Very safety conscious and gave smart suggestions.
Service: Heating system repair
Jim was about the 4th repair shop I called when my heater wouldn't turn off. He first suggested I call fire department to turn it off. What a relief that was. 3 hours later he was here, on time, and fixed my heater. Very safety conscious and gave smart suggestions.
Service: Heating system repair
Danny Saenz
Nov 14, 2018
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Jan 27, 2018
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