In a message dated 8/29/2003 10:30:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> Frank:  I’m not as optimistic about this as you are.
> If one looks at my photos one can see all of the CRUD
> in the combustion chamber.  If one just blows air in
> there, one may disturb the crud.  Now that disturbance
> MAY cure the problem temporarily, but it MAY make
> things worse as the crud may land in/on the burner
> grill or the air hole or piezo lighter stem.  IMHO one
> should clean out the chamber and the jet and clean off
> the piezo lighter probe and the heat sensor.  This is
> a DIY project.  If I can do it, anyone can do it.
> 

       Malcolm et all, your absolutely correct.  However, when time and 
financial resources of clients are at stake, I always try the compressor trick 
first.  Most times it works.  There is always the risk of making it worse for the 
reasons you've stated.  Thing is, my philosophy is, that if it's not working 
now, making it worse is impossible.  If it's gotta come out then it's gotta 
come out.  I just did one Wednesday for a client that's been previously hesitant 
about spending the money to have the fridge pulled.  Well, after all was said 
and done, with fridge working better than ever and old Fiberglas insulation 
removed, clean up and Krown oiled the wall and floor behind the fridge to 
prevent further rusting that was becoming evident, he was a really "happy camper".

Cheers  

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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