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3) Weather Wonders: Once in a Blue Moon? 4) Smart Shopping, Use Can Extend Pumpkin Life 1) K-State Energy Answers: What to Expect in a Furnace Tune Up MANHATTAN, Kan. – This year’s chilly late-summer weather may have prompted homeowners to think about furnace tune-ups sooner, rather than later. Homeowners can expect certain things when hiring a professional to conduct a furnace tune-up, said Bruce Snead, residential energy specialist with Kansas State University Research and Extension. That technician should: * Check the controls, chimney, burners, blower and motor. In the burner assembly, the technician should inspect the heat exchanger visually for soot, corrosion and cracks. If that reveals any concern about a cracked heat exchanger, more tests should be performed to verify that it is safe. Of course, a carbon monoxide test is always appropriate. * Remove and clean the burners and adjust the air/fuel mixture, if necessary. Measure the temperature rise through the furnace to check if
