HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1980-10-16, Page 25A lot of people in
Ontario are saving
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DRAFT DEFENSE
A 1/4 inch crack along the
• bottom of a door can leak
as much warmth as.a hole
in your wall the size of
a baseball!
Caulking and weather-
stripping to plug heat
leaks are the best defenses
going -because these t/1
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KEEPING 111E HOT IN
• YOUR HOTWAITI
That steady "drip -drip" from
a hot water tap is more than
annoying. One drip per
second can send 175gallons
of your hot water a year
down the drain.
THE FRUGAL FURNACE
measures saveyour , Regular maintenance and some
valuable energy (and /,/
-( very Ample steps are all you
money) from heating the ,/ i need to make your furnace
great Canadian outdoors. You more energy
can find out more in "Draft Defense' efficient. Have
one of a series of brochures we've your furnace
published to help you save energy checked and
While you're checking out those serviced once
gaps in your draft defense, you a year. Set the
might want to take a close look at thermostat'
how your home's insulation • back a few
measures up for winter. degrees. Check
your air filter
once a month
and replace as
needed. Make
sure heat
registers aren't
blocked by drapes or furniture -
use deflectors when registers are
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heat, vacuum your baseboard
heaters regularly.
There are a lot more helpful
furnace tips you can find out about
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THE 1' FACTOR IN
KEEPING DIE HEAT IN
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home,
there's nothing
like properly installed insulation.
Check out the "R" factor of your
home's present insulation, and
proceed from there. You may even
qualify for a CHIP grant that will
help you carry the cost of insulating.
As you size up your home's
insulation, don't forget to look at
your furnace with an eye to making
it more frugal with energy.
But now, there are just a few words
to be said about keeping yourself
in hot water.
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Fixing that drip-
ping tap is usually
simple. There are
lots of ways you
can cut back on
energy waste with
your hot water
supply -insulate
the tank and the
first few feet of the
hot water outlet
pipe. Use your dishwasher only
when full. And there are many
more ways to save!
Find out about ways to save
energy under your roof by sending
the coupon below. You'll receive
handy, informative brochures that
will give you the lowdown on higher
energy savings. Follow their advice
and you'll be doing your part to
make sure that Ontario's energy
future keeps on looking good.
And remember -winter's coming!
Life is good, Ontario.
Preserve it. Conserve it.
Ontario
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Yes! I'm interested in saving energy under my
roof. Please send methe following brochures:
0 Draft Defense
0 The R Factor in Keeping the Heat In
0 The Frugal Furnace
o Keeping the Hot in Your Hot Water
I'd also like information about saving energy
in these other ways:
OThe Cosy Renovation
0 Buying a Home with Warmth in Mind
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Ministry
of Energy
Hon. Robert Welch,
Minister
war,:
Energy
Ontario
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And for my car:
0 The Drive to Save
0 Extra Life Through Simple Upkeep
0 Buying the Car that Guzzles Less
Send to: Ministry of Energy, GMS Box 37,
Queen's Park,Toronto, Ontario M7A 2B7
Name
Address
City Postal Code
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