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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1981-11-11, Page 13$7.49 4 Litre Case Lot Discounts BATTERIES As Low as $53 .41 527-0880 Keep Those Fuel & Hydro Bills Low With These ENERGY SAVERS! AULKIN Dap Latex $ 199 We Have All Sizes And Shapes Of • Weather Stripping • Foil Wrap • Pipe Insulation Be Sure To Check Our Catalogue • For Our NOVEMBER SALE VALUES Langford Lumber Clinton 482-3995 lucan 227-4416 Parkhill 294-6755 'rose •i-iteessgege 4 I Pis I jai 4,4444114 ,4 1 1-11 11 527-0180 Seaforth 121 After Playing in the Snow Curl up with - A PIZZA OR SUB • • • a • c a l • s. 4 1-11 I 41.1 iag44 1.1:11ra1i EAT IN OR TAKE OUT HOURS Sun. - That, 11 a.m. -12 midnight. Frig & Sat. 11 aim., CALL YOUR ORDER' IN AHEAD OF TIME 527-0180 I I I I ,' I 1-11•4 88. • 9 IIII I I'll Lb MY; ‘,0 0 .:TC,Y.',r4 ..1".741P.M.1:1, ';q 'THE BRussek,s...posT NOVEMBER 11 1981 , A13. Check your heating system by Paul Jacot Poor caulking, lack of • A, humidifier replaces bathroom exhaust fans weather-stripping and moisture in the air and little as possible. With weathermen predic-badly-fitted storm doors makes the house more co- ting a long and hard winter that aren't in use,' and windows will also rob fortable at a lower areas and the price of fuel conti- your house of heat, temperature. such as the basement ori nuing to climb, it's time to guest room. To simply and inexpen- •• During winter when the stop and consider the effec-When away from home sively improve your heating sun is shining, open your • tiveness of your home lower the thermostat system, the following tips drapes to get benefit of any set- heating system. By avoiding ting. The safe minimum is can be of help: ' warmth from sunshine. some common heating pro-• 50 de registers will help direct Deflectors on the .). (10 degrees grees F. blems you can easily reduce • When airing your house C . your costs and make your you lose less heat if you If you have a forced air warm air into the living • home more comfortable. open windows wide but on- system check once a month Many houses have inade- ly for a short time. oe that your filter is clean. quate heating distribution as a result of leaks in the ductwork, or furniture or Household tips make a, costs Proper insulation makes a big difference to the amount of fuel needed. Now's the Time Open Hood Open your car's hood occa- sionally and make sure that the hoses are in good condition. You can tell whether a hose is soft, cracked or leaking with- out being an expert mechanic. Battery terminals should be cleaned and tightened to assure no power loss and the t'an belts should not be loose or worn. SEAFORTH AUTOMOTIVE & Industrial Supply BURN WOOD-COAL-OIL DUAL-.ARE: Combination Forced Warm Air Furnace • Burns Wood, Coal, Oil • Automatic Switch Over Between Solid Fuel and Oil • Compact • Unique. Energy Efficient Tubular Heat Exchanger • Rugged Construction • 23 Year Proven Performance • Sizes: 150,000— 500,000 BTUThr output • Also Available as Solid Fuel Only Units ▪ Listed by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Inquire about the $800.00 off-oil grant MenUf8Ciutet.§ Of Quality Pressure- Vettett Pordver 75 Years P,0,-BOX 70,,156.Main St. Seaforth,,Ontarib CANADA NOK IWO (519)527-0600 [Rom Luitulteia. Unita as • See that your furnace is serviced annually. If you don't already have someone you know and trust, contact your nearest Thermoshell Office. Following these tips will Paul Jacot is with the Public Affairs Department of Shell Canada Limited. get you through the months ahead, safely and comfor- tably and on as little fuel as necessary. area. • Use kitchen drapes blocking the radiators and heating outlets. Dirty air filters will also restrict air movement. ean sweep o 58 Main St. S.. Seaforth owned and operated by Bruce Wilbee & Family Falling leaves and rising prices. That's the predicted, forecast this autumn as higher utility, repair and maintenance bills push homeowners' ex- penses ever skyward. As a result of these spiraling energy costs, budget conscious consumers with rake, broom, and bucket in hand, are cur- rently hard at work "winter- izing" their homes. By taking the necessary measures now, they hope to offset the expenses that accompany Old Man Win- ter when he blows into town. In an effort to help home- owners save money and energy, these household tips to help make a clean sweep of energy costs. • Keep lamps and lights well dusted and clean. A heated bulb attracts dust and can reduce lighting by as much as 50 per- cent. • Vacuum duct and grill areas on forced air heating, sys- tems for more efficient output. The crevice tool of a vacuum can make short work of cleaning the radiator. • Clean storm windows regu- larly. A window rid of dirt and grime is more energy efficient because it allows maximum sun- light and warmth to enter the home. • Empty the lint collector of le clothes dryer after every cy- cle. Clogged vents waste energy and reduce the machine's effi- ciency. • Set the refrigerator be- tween 38 and 40 degrees and de- frost frequently. Frost in a man- ual defrost refrigerator should not be allowed to build-up over a quarter inch. Frost makes the refrigerator work overtime, re- sulting in higher electric bills. • Repair and check leaky ,faucets. One drop a second can !waste as much as 600 gallons of :water in a week. Including these helpful hints in the regular clean-up routine, a homeowner can realize substan- tial energy and maintenance savings, not only during the fall and winter months, but all year long. Windshield Washing If the spray from your car's windshield wiper system is too high or too low, bend the spray nozzles into proper position carefully. Add an antifreeze solvent to the reservoir in the winter. ,4$& \ • 'WITH FALLING LEAVES AND RISING PRICES signaling that winter is just around the corner, (household cleaning tips I can help "winterize" the home and make a clean- sweep of energy costs: (top, left) Cleaning storm windows regu. larly helps to keep them energy efficient, allowing sunlight and warmth to enter the home; vacuuming duct, grill or radiator areas increases the efficiency of the heating system output; frequent dusting of lamps and lights allows for the maximum use of electricity; and repairiiig a leaky faucet can save a homeowner up to 600 gallons of water a week.