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$75 Coupon for Furnace Winter Tune-up by KTM's Plumbing Division

  

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High energy bills got you worried?  Be ready for this winter with these tips and a special coupon from KTM WWG LLC.

1.  First on the list because it gives you the most gain for your buck.  Replace your furnace filter once a month or according to manufactures recommendations. You will get a 5% savings in energy bills and your furnace will last longer.  Can't find your filter, let one of our professionals replace it for you or show you where it is.

2.  If you had high bills last winter, have your furnace serviced.  Estimates from the US Department of Energy and the Gas Company of NM are between 5% and 10 % savings on your energy bill.  If your gas bill is $150/month in the winter, that’s a up to $15 savings each month.  Multiply that by the 5 months we use furnaces inAlbuquerqueand you have up to $75 savings.  Enough to pay for the service call by a KTM professional.

 KTM is offering service calls for furnace tune-up and winterize swamp coolers for just $75, parts not included if needed.

The Gas Company of NM recommends this checklist for all furnaces:

• Carbon monoxide safety test.

• Heat exchanger and fire box tests for leaks, cracks and other damage. 

• Inspection of venting system to make sure the furnace is properly ventilated with no cracks or blockages.

• Chimney and flue checked for hazardous debris.

• Burners cleaned and set for proper combustion and ignition.

• Gas pilot safety system checked and cleaned.

• Proper flame characteristics evaluated. The flame should look sharp, stable and blue to indicate the gas is burning as purely as possible. A yellow flame indicates a poorly adjusted or dirty burner, which prevents it from mixing the gas and air properly.

• Fan, motor, bearings, belts and pumps checked, cleaned and lubricated, according to the furnace’s specifications. Fan belt condition, tension and alignment checked and required adjustments made. Blower operation checked.

• Operation of thermostat and safety controls checked.

3.  Have you winterized your swamp cooler?  Water should be drained from the cooler and the unit should be covered.  Be sure the dampers are back in place to keep heated air from leaving through the vents.