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bwilli
06-04-05, 09:54 AM
Our gas heater gives of a real "sweet" smell the first time it's turned on. It burns off in about 5 minutes and won't do it again until the unit has been shut off for a day or so. I've had the vents cleaned and the unit inspected, but two seperate companies can find nothing wrong. It doesn't do it when the a/c comes on, just the heater.

Jay11J
06-05-05, 12:51 PM
How old is it? If's an older system. then it's normal to get this smell from over time.. There is no way to stop it.. Other than get a new furnace.