Notices
Manitoba / Saskatchewan Chapter Join Chapter, Leader: Fomoko1

No topic thread,,, Part 2

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 4, 2017 | 11:31 PM
  #29401  
privateer, eh's Avatar
privateer, eh
Hotshot
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Community Builder
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 17,708
Likes: 136
From: Calgary
It's a provincial program thats been 2 years in the making but started in January of this year. It's a 15 - 25% kick back based on energy savings, covers water heaters and furnaces to. The windows on the back of the house need to be done as that side of the house is colder due to lack of sunshine, makes for a cool, shady back yard. This is also a bit of an economic stimulation program as it encourages home owners to upgrade their properties.
 
Reply
Old Feb 5, 2017 | 12:10 AM
  #29402  
Fomoko1's Avatar
Fomoko1
Thread Starter
|
Moderator
20 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 97,654
Likes: 2,018
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Club FTE Gold Member
There`s probably a similar a provincial program here, I get mail outs with my power and natural gas billing. Guess I should pay more attention to them instead of just throwing them out.
 
Reply
Old Feb 5, 2017 | 12:16 AM
  #29403  
privateer, eh's Avatar
privateer, eh
Hotshot
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Community Builder
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 17,708
Likes: 136
From: Calgary
The furnace and water heater in this place are original from the mid 70's so they need to be replaced. If I find a deal on a 60 gallon water heater I'll grab it and put it in and put a receipt behind it
 
Reply
Old Feb 5, 2017 | 12:26 AM
  #29404  
Fomoko1's Avatar
Fomoko1
Thread Starter
|
Moderator
20 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 97,654
Likes: 2,018
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Club FTE Gold Member
My mid efficiency gas furnace is 3 years old, my gas hot water heater is 8 years old. The 2 rental units have older furnaces which I considered changing over but after having the problem with mine I think I`ll keep those furnaces, they`ve been trouble free over the years. I get my furnaces cleaned and serviced every year, some renters are good at changing filters and some aren`t.
 
Reply
Old Feb 5, 2017 | 12:34 AM
  #29405  
privateer, eh's Avatar
privateer, eh
Hotshot
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Community Builder
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 17,708
Likes: 136
From: Calgary
Sigurd replaced both of their furnaces, James did his and Ling replaced hers and they have all had problems, figured it was a Calgary thing. Workmanship here can be pretty bad.
 
Reply
Old Feb 5, 2017 | 08:35 AM
  #29406  
Corner Gas's Avatar
Corner Gas
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,800
Likes: 9
From: Rouleau, Saskatchewan
Club FTE Gold Member
The new furnaces are not as forgiving as the older ones. We have two at work that need to be fiddled with a couple of times a winter.
 
Reply
Old Feb 5, 2017 | 09:39 AM
  #29407  
49f68canadian's Avatar
49f68canadian
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 148
Likes: 0
From: Southern Alberta, Canada
Morning all, snow fall warning in place, highways closed in the southwest and another 15-25cm forecast. Good day to watch football.
 
Reply
Old Feb 5, 2017 | 01:36 PM
  #29408  
privateer, eh's Avatar
privateer, eh
Hotshot
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Community Builder
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 17,708
Likes: 136
From: Calgary
The furnaces that Sigurd has are tied into his water heaters and it blows a pressure sensor on a regular basis, resulting in no hot water or heat as it automatically closes a gas valve.
Light but steady snow here today, will push it out of the way soon just to stop it from getting to deep.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

 Brett Foote
story-3

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

 Brett Foote
story-5

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
Old Feb 5, 2017 | 02:24 PM
  #29409  
Fomoko1's Avatar
Fomoko1
Thread Starter
|
Moderator
20 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 97,654
Likes: 2,018
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Club FTE Gold Member
Originally Posted by privateer, eh
Sigurd replaced both of their furnaces, James did his and Ling replaced hers and they have all had problems, figured it was a Calgary thing. Workmanship here can be pretty bad.
It maybe partly that it`s workmanship and partly the overly complicated design.
Originally Posted by Corner Gas
The new furnaces are not as forgiving as the older ones. We have two at work that need to be fiddled with a couple of times a winter.
A lot harder to work with too.
Originally Posted by 49f68canadian
Morning all, snow fall warning in place, highways closed in the southwest and another 15-25cm forecast. Good day to watch football.
I`m glad it skips over us heading further south as it passes through.
Originally Posted by privateer, eh
The furnaces that Sigurd has are tied into his water heaters and it blows a pressure sensor on a regular basis, resulting in no hot water or heat as it automatically closes a gas valve.
Light but steady snow here today, will push it out of the way soon just to stop it from getting to deep.
Why are is it set up like this? Seems to be asking for more problems.
 
Reply
Old Feb 5, 2017 | 03:08 PM
  #29410  
privateer, eh's Avatar
privateer, eh
Hotshot
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Community Builder
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 17,708
Likes: 136
From: Calgary
This thing of Sigurd's has a pipe that runs part of the exhaust from the furnace through the water heater exhaust chimney, it's supposed to be an efficiency system of some sort to save on heating the water. Darlene and Sigurd are a bit of an easy target for sales reps so they wind up with 35% over priced windows, the $70 a month monitoring, $175 a month cable & Internet, you get the idea.
 
Reply
Old Feb 5, 2017 | 03:19 PM
  #29411  
Fomoko1's Avatar
Fomoko1
Thread Starter
|
Moderator
20 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 97,654
Likes: 2,018
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Club FTE Gold Member
I guess they like to keep the economy going.
 
Reply
Old Feb 5, 2017 | 03:31 PM
  #29412  
privateer, eh's Avatar
privateer, eh
Hotshot
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Community Builder
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 17,708
Likes: 136
From: Calgary
It's a good thing for them door to door sales are pretty much outlawed here.
 
Reply
Old Feb 5, 2017 | 04:47 PM
  #29413  
Fomoko1's Avatar
Fomoko1
Thread Starter
|
Moderator
20 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 97,654
Likes: 2,018
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Club FTE Gold Member
I don`t like door to door salespeople, some aren`t too honest.
 
Reply
Old Feb 5, 2017 | 08:49 PM
  #29414  
56panelford's Avatar
56panelford
FTE Legend
20 Year Member
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 283,939
Likes: 8,380
From: northwestern Ontario
Good evening everyone...
 
Reply
Old Feb 6, 2017 | 01:57 PM
  #29415  
privateer, eh's Avatar
privateer, eh
Hotshot
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Community Builder
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 17,708
Likes: 136
From: Calgary
Good morning
Had 4" of snow on the cap rail of the fence when I shoveled yesterday, about to find out how much more we got in a few minutes, -20 right now.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:52 AM.

story-0
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

Slideshow: The VelociRaptor Expedition gains a lift, upgraded suspension, Brembo brakes, and trail-ready equipment while retaining the stock 440-horsepower EcoBoost V6.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:01:55


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-2
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-7
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE