Seasonal Furnace Maintenance
By Bob Formisano, About.com Guide
If your furnace is older or if it has a motor without permanently sealed bearings, the bearings will need to be oiled. Find the oiling caps. They may also be on the bearing shaft. Drop a few drops of lightweight household oil in the oil spout below the caps. Don't over oil.
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- Seasonal Furnace Maintenance - Introduction, Difficulty Level and Needed Tools
- Turn Off Gas and Electricity to Furnace
- Vacuum the Furnace Interior
- Change the Air Filter
- Check the Fanbelt
- Lubricate Oil Bearings
- Replace Furnace Cover and Reconnect
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