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Cozy warmth
While fireplaces in the past lent a bit of extra warmth to a
room, they were less efficient, than decorative. Today's
new models however, can produce twice the heat from a
load of wood as older models.
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PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16,1996
Autumn Home Improvement '96
What's hot in today's fireplaces
While gas fireplaces have been
hot sellers for years, some models
are finding it hard to compete
against their wood-burning cousins
because they lack the same
ambiance and heat output wood
burners have.
But thanks to new technologies,
products and innovations, both gas
and wood fireplaces are becoming
more efficient and better looking.
Home takes
on new
importance
All the hard data might not be in
yet, but the trend is clear: Baby
Boomers are trading in their
nighttime designer duds for well-
worn sweats and spending their
evenings parked in a lounge chair
instead of in a lounge.
The home is the showpiece of the
'90s, and the majority of today's
consumers, the 30 and 40-
something Baby Boomers, have
transferred their interests from the
conspicuous consumption of
jewellery, expensive electronic toys
and cars, to buying high-quality,
high-value products for their
homes.
"Today's home is the central core
of our lives — the place for raising
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Fans
Continued from page 11
that is needed, he says.
Each fan coming out of the
Brown shop is quality tested in his
own home. Though their house is
equipped with a wood/gas furnace,
Brown says the majority of heating
is done with the cookstove in the
kitchen and a fan. "We wouldn't be
without one."
Another advantage of a fan
which is powered by heat; it is an
early indicator when the fire is
dying down because the fan also
slows.
There is no concern about forget-
ting to turn off the fan when leav-
ing the house or going to bed. It
will stop when the fire goes out.
There is one disadvantage of the
new invention, jokes Brown. "If
you have guests who have never
seen the fan before, forget about
conversation for the first half an
hour or so. It has an entertainment
factor."
He relates a story of one minister
who had trouble getting the atten-
tion of his congregation because
they were all facing the back of the
church, watching the fan.
Brown follows two simple rules
when dealing with the manufactur-
ing of the fans and thetserving of
his customers. First, he keeps it
simple then he tells customers, "If
you are happy, tell your friends, if
you are not, tell us."
The Free Breeze Fan, sells for
$250, comes with a one year war-
ranty and is available in a black,
grey or blue finish.
It weighs approximately 15 lbs.
so it is easy for any adult to lift, but
is heavy enough not to be easily
tipped over. If a fall does occur, it
is designed not to land on the
motor, thus protecting the mecha-
nism.
Each purchase comes with an
operation manual.
More information can be
obtained by calling Art Brown at
519-887-9126 or writing Free
Breeze Fans, RR3, Walton, NOK
1ZO.
Here's a round-up of some recent
advancements:
• More realistic gas fireplaces —
With a simple, low-cost direct-vent
installation, you can put a gas
fireplace in almost any room or on
any wall.
And features like wireless remote
controls and improved heat output
have increased the popularity of
gas models. Still, the one drawback
to most models is a flame that
doesn't come close to matching a
blazing wood fire.
But, this season, innovations
such as the new flame technology
in Heatilator gas fireplaces, bring
the gas models much closer to
wood in the realism of the flame
The breezes are still gentle and
warm as we continue to spend as
many waking hours as possible out
of doors. But before we know it,
winter will be back again and
households everywhere will kick
their heating systems into high
gear.
Homeowners can save
themselves money and possible
grief later if they pay attention now
to their furnace or boiler, advises
the Canadian Oil Heat Association,
which provides these suggestions to
prepare your heating equipment for
a winter workout:
1. Have a furnace physical — a
quick service visit from the oil
company or fuel provider will
ensure that everything is operating
at peak efficiency. In addition to a
thorough cleaning to remove soot
and dust build up, ensure that the
fuel tank is carefully inspected,
filter cleaned, burner tested and
water heater checked. And
remember to change the filter about
once a month during the heating
season.
2. Clean those ducts — in homes
with forced air systems, ductwork
should be cleaned regularly to
maximum energy efficiency and
reduce the amounts of microscopic
particulates that are released into
the home and breathed in.
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and heat output.
• High heat, clean-burning wood
fireplaces — With increasing
concerns over fireplace emissions,
manufacturers have found ways to
cut by 50 per cent or more the
particulate emissions of new wood-
burning models, while maintaining
high heat output for those cold
winter nights.
Some new models double the
efficiency of standard fireplaces.
That means twice as much heat per
load of firewood.
• Broad-view bay fireplaces —
See-through fireplaces are popular
because they can be viewed from
two rooms or from many angles in
one room.
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INFORMATION FROM YOUR OIL NEAT DEALER
3. Ensure radiators & vents are
clear — do a quick sweep to make
sure that boxes, furniture and other
items haven't been placed on or
near radiators or heat/return air
vents over the summer.
4. Install a CO detector —
homes heated with natural gas are
at risk of undetectable carbon
monoxide poisoning. Install a CO
detector or replace the batteries if
you've already got one.
5. Check your energy
efficiencies — review existing
weatherstripping for cracks or peels
and inspect the attic for broken
windows or insulation tears. Install
a water saving shower head, lower
the thermostat five degrees at night.
If you have hydronic (hot water)
heating, install individual room
controls that put heat only in the
rooms where it is needed.
For more information on energy
efficiency and heating with oil,
please contact your local oil heat
dealer — look under "Fuels-Oil" in
the Yellow Pages. Or visit the
Canadian Oil Heat Associations
website at www.coha.ca
Is your house ready for winter?
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