heat

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Date: 24 October 2006 04:19:14

the furnace guy came back today to replace the bearings (or whatever) b/c they were so worn down... determined that the motor is also part of the problem... he also adjusted the fan something-or-other... and he thinks that the gas whatcha-mi-doodle thing might stop working soon, too.

i certainly hope so.

my house has a 1-year warranty. the furnace is over 35 years old. it's about 60% efficient (if not less)

i'm going to get a carbon monoxide detector tomorrow, just to make sure the furnace isn't leaking... perhaps that's why i like sleeping in the basement - perhaps it's not that the couch is comfortable... perhaps it's that i'm breathing carbon monoxide. yikes!

wish me luck - hope the thing continues to break down... the repair man will call tomorrow with results from the insurance company... we shall see :)

in other news: I currently have tape on my back... to test for allergens. i can't get it wet / shower until after thursday. it's called a "patch test"... I brought some soaps/lotions/shampoos, etc. in that i come in contact with frequently (trying to determine if there's something major in my daily routine that contributes to my skin allergies). she's also testing me for metals (i can't wear most jewelry - even the good stuff...some gold, sterling, etc.) and molds and other allergens. i can wash my hair in the sink, and wash other stuff too, just can't shower. rats.

on that note, keep your fingers crossed about my furnace... I hope the insurance home warranty program will buy me a new one!!!!!