The Standard Sheet Metal Works, with offices and shop located at 22 W. Exchange street, is one of Freeport's leading firms engaged in the installation and repairing of furnaces. This firm, which has gained a wide reputation in this section for efficient work, is owned by George Muench and Walter Kutz, both of whom have been residents of this city for many years. Mr. Muench, one of the members of the firm declared this morning that the Standard Sheet Metal Works is unusually busy at this time, the company being engaged in repairing furnaces which are in need of attention. Furnaces in many homes in Freeport have seen considerable service, continued Mr. Muench, adding that repairs at the proper time will place heating plants in such condition that years of additional service may be obtained. Furnaces which are not properly taken care of become inefficient and fail to function properly, obviously causing the owner much inconvenience during the season of the year when such heating plants are in operation. The Standard Sheet Metal Works, with much modern equipment in their plant, gives prompt attention and efficient service by men who are experienced in their particular line of work. Mr. Muench stresses the importance of installing a furnace properly. Although a furnace may be of high grad construction, improper installation will result in unsatisfactory performance and an excess consumption of fuel. Costs of operating a furnace is frequently determined by the manner in which it is constructed. Proper construction declares Mr. Muensh, results in a material reduction of fuel bills. Heat delivered through the fire pot is frequently lost as a result of faulty register pipes. The Standard Sheet Metal Works recently received a large shipment of pipe and with their equipment are in a position to install such pipe as has become rusted or burned out. The Standard Sheet Metal Works also carry a complete line of high grade furnaces, and prospective home builders and invited to visit the offices of this firm whose owners will be pleased to furnish estimates on costs of installation and five every possible advice as to the manner of heating plants required for the home. This firm handles only high grade furnaces. Mr. Muench stating that much more satisfaction may be obtained from a high grade furnace than one of inferior quality. They carry the Mueller furnace, which is manufactured in Milwaukee, and the international, a widely advertised furnace made in Utica, New York. These types are of modern design and have many advantages not to be found in some of the other heating plants. Several types of these furnaces are on display at the offices of the Standard Sheet Metal WOrks at 22 West Main Street, where prospective buyers may see the manner in which they are constructed and have the various points of operation, construction, etc., explained. A feature which will be of interest to the prospective buyer states Mr. Muench, is the fact that "we install furnaces strictly in accordance with the standard code adopted by the National Heating and Ventilating Association." The Standard Sheet Metal Works has installed an average of over fifty furnaces a year since they have been in business in Freeport. This certainly speaks well of their work and the confidence which they enjoy from their many patrons in Freeport and surrounding territory. This leading Freeport firm also engages in the repairing of sheet metal work on homes or business buildings. Readers of this page should feel free to consult the owners of the Standard Sheet Metal company where they will receive courteous and prompt attention in the various types of work in which the company is engaged. Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated clipping