December 2012 Kozon Kronicles Volume 3, Number 5

In This Issue Heating Special!

Weatherization Tips

Ask A Tech

Facebook Savings

Team Member Spotlight

Tips of the Trade

Brain Buster

Yummy Recipe

New Product Alert!!

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weath·er·ize [weth -uh-rahyz] Weatherization (American English) or weatherproofing (British English) is

the practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements,

particularly from sunlight, precipitation, wind, and of modifying a building to

reduce energy consumption and optimize energy efficiency.

Caulk & weather-strip doors and windows that leak.

Caulk and seal air leaks where plumbing, ducting, or electrical wiring

penetrates through exterior walls, floors, ceilings, and soffits over cabinets.

When the fireplace is not in use, keep the flue damper tightly closed. A

chimney is designed specifically for smoke to escape, so until you close it,

warm air escapes—24 hours a day!

For new construction, reduce exterior wall leaks by either installing house

wrap, taping the joints of exterior sheathing, or comprehensively caulking

and sealing the exterior walls.

Schedule seasonal maintenance on your heating equipment. Call 260-856-2225 for your service appointment and be ready for winter.

Ask a Tech: What is a furnace heat exchanger and its importance?

A heat exchanger is a primary component of your home’s heating system, probably the most vital. The condition of your furnace hinges on the state of the primary and/or secondary heat exchanger (some

models have two). “A heat exchanger chamber is heated from the inside through one opening while the second opening draws the products of

combustion out of the home's chimney. Once the heat exchanger is heated to the factory temperature, the furnace's indoor blower motor

blows air between and over each heat exchanger chamber to warm the house.” (courtesy of ehow.com)

Furnace heat exchangers heat and expand, then cool and contract

continuously during furnace cycles. This pattern can lead to a crack in the heat exchanger. Cracked heat exchangers are extremely dangerous,

because carbon monoxide can potentially seep through the cracks and enter the living space. Rust can also form on the heat exchanger over periods of time which will weaken the structure, also allowing gases to

potentially escape. Units with damaged heat exchangers require immediate replacement of the defective part. Due to the extreme cost

and labor associated with replacing a heat exchanger, replacement of the furnace itself should normally be considered. Typically, a cracked heat exchanger is not visible to the eye, and routine maintenance should

be completed by a technician to detect possible issues.

Several things can be done to extend the life of your home’s mechanical

system and the heat exchanger. Leaking humidifiers and

condensate drains, along with damp

basements, can lead to premature rusting of the internal

components. Even a small leak can be

damaging over time. Secondly, certain chemicals such as

those found in pool supplies and paint

strippers can cause premature rusting. Lastly, make sure to

have your furnace regularly maintained

to keep it operating efficiently and for

possible problems to be detected before dangerous issues arise.

Call us today and mention the newsletter to receive $10.00 off a

standard furnace tune - up. (260)856-2225

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it on our page, we are proud of our satisfied customer’s opinions!!

Kozon Team Spotlight: Jason Osborne

Position:

Years w/ Company:

School Affiliation:

HVAC Tech/Installer

2 Years

Second Year Student for

HVACR Training, various

product specific training.

EPA certified in

refrigeration.

The newest edition to our Kozon Plumbing & Heating family is, Jason

Osborne. Jason has been in the plumbing, heating & cooling field since graduating from Goshen High School in 1994. Currently in his second year of HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration)

school, Jason sees the challenge of diagnosing problems and the opportunity to do something different on a daily basis, as the reason he

selected this field of work. When not spending time with his wife Konnie, or his 2 children & 2 step-children, you can find Jason enjoying fishing during his spare time. In the future Jason would like to expand

more of his field knowledge in the different trades and continue to progress into the service department.

Tips of the Trade

It’s that time of year again…Christmas Decorating Time!! As many of you

begin your holiday fun with some cheerful decorating, please remember a few electrical safety tips this holiday season. Overloading power strips and connecting too many strands of lights together poses a potential fire

risk. Make sure to limit your connections to the approved number for your power strip. Check light strands every year for possible fraying & cracking of the cables – replace with new lights if they show any

damage. Have a safe & Merry Christmas.

Having hard water issues while using your water softener? If the softener is regenerating in a normal manner, check to see if a “salt bridge” may

have occurred. This cluster of salt can form from the weight of itself and form a large “rock.” The formation can be broken up easily with a broom handle. As a rule of thumb, we recommend filling the brine tank with

salt and letting it deplete, before refilling again to lessen the chance of a salt bridge formation.

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Can you decipher these common Christmas Carols? 1. Happiness to the Global Ecosystem

2. Small male percussionist 3. I am experiencing nightly visions of a colorless holiday 4. Festoon the Corridors (answers bottom left)

Spicy Gingerbread Men (courtesy of allrecipes.com)

½ cup Margarine

½ cup Sugar

½ cup Molasses

1 Egg Yolk

2 cups Sifted Flour

½ teaspoon Salt

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon ginger

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until smooth. Stir in molasses

and egg yolk. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves,

ginger, and nutmeg; blend into the molasses mixture until smooth. Cover, and chill for at

least one hour. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). On a lightly floured

surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie

cutters. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10

minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire

racks. Frost or decorate when cool. Enjoy!!

“H2Okinetic™ Technology, by Delta, sculpts water into a unique wave

pattern, giving you the feeling of more water without using more water.”

Delta, a front runner in today’s plumbing fixture industry, has unveiled another

product ahead of its time. The H2Okinetic shower systems channel the natural

energy of the water through chambers in

the fixture, which create vortexes that

oscillate. “As the oscillating water exits, it's

sculpted into a unique wave pattern,

providing a dense, concentrated spray. And

these larger, fuller droplets retain their heat

longer. Put it all together and you get a

shower that feels like more water, without

using more water.”

Kozon’s is a proud distributor of all Delta Faucet products. Call today to

set up an appointment in our Design Showroom 260-856-2225

Answer:

Joy to the World

Little Drummer Boy

I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas

Deck the Halls