When he said it's the exhaust fan, I assume he means the little fan that clears the vent of combustible gases before the ignition kicks on the burners.

As far as a phone number on your bandit signs for motivated sellers, I use a Google voice number or you could get a burner number.

I am in Washington state and I am considering finding contractors from Alaska because it seems the ppl around here are fat cats can name any price.

So if you take this route the cost is minimalUntil that sludge clogs the burner fuel apertures ... then you have the expense to get the system cleaned.

@Rob BelandThis is all I found:16) Delete sub-section 10.12.2 and replace it with the following:10.12.2 Prohibited AppliancesThe following equipment shall be prohibited:(a) gas range ovens, broilers, or top burners for space heating purposes;(b) gas ranges with match-lit ovens;(c) any commercial cooking range without a listed oven safety pilot; and(d) appliances not in compliance with the statutory requirements of M.G.L. c. 148, §25E.It came from here: http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/licensee/dpl-boards/pl/r...I have always believed the intent was to take these out of circulation when they fail, though I can't for the life of me find where it says they cannot be repaired. 

We are finding that many of the contractors are fat and happy. 

Fat McBrides on Maplewood and Pioneer next door have a great happy hour from 5-7 on weekdays (1-1.50 beer, 2.50 margaritas) and some half price appetizers.  

My box had a slit, but the fat envelope was sticking out, so I told him in the future, pay me by check.

(Which court talk for you're a big fat liar!)

I have seen it before.The answer would be a big fat NO.I specialize in sales and don't do property management.Wouldn't you want a specialist instead of a generalist??