In my December 23, 2004 post I described the problem we had with our furnace. So far since then, the furnace has not failed us, but we are getting help from the Weatherization Department of Community Action. Two men were here on January 11 for an Energy Audit which took about two hours; they determined what appliances should be replaced and what other work needed to be done, to decrease our energy usage and cost while improving safety and comfort.
On January 26 two guys were here to replace our kitchen stove; the oven is producing excessive carbon monoxide emissions (1900 parts per million; 100 is considered safe). They were unable to replace the stove because of a bad gas valve which must be fixed first.
On January 31 we received a new refrigerator to replace the one we bought, used, when we got married in 1982.
A new water heater as well as some work on the furnace are slated for this coming Wednesday.