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check the belt tension. It and from radiators shou
should have 1/4" to 1/2" play well insulated, especial
mid -way between the pulleys. areas that don't need hea
If the tension isn't right, To run efficiently,
loosen the adjusting screws system needs water in
holding the motor frame to radiators and in the bo
the motor housing. Slide the Each fall, : before star
motor until the tension is check your water -level g
right. Tighten the screws — on the boiler.
and check to be sure you In the fall, when your
didn't disturb the alignment system goes on for the first
time, bleed the air from each
of the two pulleys.
To increase the flow of radiator, If you don't, air will
warm air through the house, stop the water flow and the
increase the fan speed by . radiators will stay cold. Open
adjusting the variable the vent screw at one end of
'the radiator and keep it open
until hot water spurts out —
into a handy cup or glass.
You'll need a screwdriver or
small wrench to open the
vent, and when you're
finished, be sure the water
isn't dripping.
Wipe away dust and dirt to
let more heat out. Don't set
bookshelves, chairs or drapes
directly in front or on top
because they also slow up the
heat flow. Let the heat out at
both top and bottom.
Stay away from metallic
paints and glossy light colors.
Use a matte or satin finish.
A sheet of aluminum foil
against the wall, behind the
radiator, will direct the heat
into the room.
Steam heating is found
mainly in older homes and is
similar to the hot-water
system, but uses steam at 212
degrees F (100 degrees C).
Water is heated to boiling in a
boiler, and the steam rises
through pipes to radiators in
each room of the house. Here
ld be the steam is condensed to '
1Y in water, .releases heat to the
t• room, and returns to the
the boiler by gravity.
all Water in the boiler should
iler. be kept at the level recom-
t-up, mended by your manufac-
auge turer. Check the glass gauge
usually found on the boiler. If
there isn't enough water in
the system, the heating unit
will shut off; tiao much water
,will reduce the boiler's ef-
ficiency. Once a month
through the heating season,
flush out and clean the boiler.
Open the "flushing" valve
(find it with the help of your
instruction manual) and
drain the water until it runs
clear. Then refill the boiler to
its proper level.
If you have leaky joints,
both steam and heat will
escape. Repair them yourself
or call a plumber.
diameter pulley on the motor.
Change the filters. Usually
they're at the back of the
furnace, behind a panel.
Inspect them at least once a
month. If they are dirty,
replace the disposable
fiberglas type or wash out the
semi-permanent type. (You
might try vacuuming the
disposable type and using
them again.) Dirty filters
block the circulation of air,
reduce the furnace's ef-
ficiency and cost you money.
You'll find disposable
filters in your hardware or
department store. The sizes
are marked, such as 16 x 20 x
1". The filters fit on ledges
behind the back door of your
furnace and installing the
right size is important, Some
of the semi-permanent ones
can be cut to size and washed
out once a month. (But do it in
cold water, please!)
If you don't need extra
heating in your basement, all
the exposed ducting should be
taped at each joint and in-
sulated with fiberglas or
mineral -wool insulation.
(Warning: Never use foamed
plastic insulation because it's
a fire hazard.)
A warm -air register can be
accidentally blocked by
simply dropping a newspaper
on it. The warm air that.
should be coming into the
room will go elsewhere, and
your furnace will have to
work overtime. If the
registers are under a window
and you happen to close the
curtains or drapes in front of
them, the warm air merely
heats the window. What a
waste! So be sure to keep
registers clear of such heat -
robbers as curtains, drapes,
furniture and carpeting.
Almost any hardware store
will have plastic deflectors
for hot-air registers. They
shoot the heat away from the
cooler outside walls and into
the main living area.
Hot-water heating is the
most common alternative to
warm air. Water is pumped
through tubes in the furnace
and heated to a maximum of
180 degrees F (82 degrees C),
then circulated through the
house in pipes. After giving
up heat to the radiators, the
cooled water returns to the
pump and starts the cycle all
over again. r
The system always has an
expansion tank and pressure
relief valve to prevent ex-
cessive pressure build-up. A
flow -control valve stops the
water when the circulating
pump is not working.
The expansion tank has an
automatic water feed. Relief
valves should be checked and
the water drained off to
provide an air space for
expansion of the heated
water. Different systems use
slightly different -methods to
restore the air cushion in the
tank, so look in your owner's
manual for these instructions
and the location of drain taps.
Hot-water pipes going to
Special
house
built
A house in
Penetanguishene, built in
collaboration between
Ontario Hydro and Viceroy
Homes of Toronto, serves as a
pilot project for what might
be. called "super insulation".
It was engineered and built
by Viceroy to demonstrate
that super insulation can
become routine in average
houses at no extra cost. It has
been hailed by Hal. K.
Wright, director of Ontario
Hydro, as "an outstanding
achievement in energy
conservation."
There are three basic in-
novations, all of them major
departures from conventional
building techniques in win-
dow, wall and roof con-
struction.
Every window in the house
is triple sealed with two air
spaces between three panes
of glass. Tests by the Ontario
Research Foundation show
the heat loss is 40 per cent less
than with conventional double
glazed windows.
The exterior walls of the
house are framed with two by
six studs as compared to the
four inches which is the
minimum recommended by
Ontario Hydro.
The R -factor, or thermal
resistance, is raised from R-
12 to R-20.
Besides, the Wxternal
strength of the walls is in-
creased 30 per cent by using
heavier studding, but the cost
is about the same because
fewer studs are used.
In the ceilings, the com-
pany has placed eight inches
of insulation with a factor of
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often and consume more
energy to keep the cold level
you want. This will tend to
reduce the life of the motor so
that within a few years you'll
either have to replace the
motor or the entire unit. Your
initial saving on a cheaper
model can be swallowed up in
higher energy costs and
shorter life.
Ask yourself if you really
need a butter warmer,
crushed -ice dispenser and
other such frills. They all
consume extra energy.
Where your refrigerator or
freezer is located has a lot to
do with how well it performs.
Keep both these major
appliances away from the
kitchen stove, direct sunlight
and heat vents.
Leave enough space around
the unit so you have a good
• circulation of air. If there
isn't enough space, the heat
generated can't escape and •
this puts a strain on the
cooking system.
Condenser coils on the
refrigerator should be kept
clean. Dirt acts as an in-
sulator and makes the
compressor work longer to
keep the proper temperature.
Use a vacuum cleaner to pull
out dirt. (Condenser coils are
usually on the back, oc-
casionally on the bottom.)
The door should be airtight
so cold air can't escape.
Otherwise, both the com-
pressor' and your furnace
have to work harder to
correct two problems.
Check the seal by closing
the door on a piece of paper.
If you can pull it out easily the
rubber gasket should be
replaced. Read your owner's
manual to see if you can fix it
'yourself; if not call a ser-
viceman:
The frost build-up in a
refrigerator or freezer should
not exceed 1/4 inch. Ice
reduces the cooling power by
acting as unwanted int.
sulation. Defrost regularly.
Don't set the temperature
any colder than you -need.
If you tell your children a
little more about energy
conservation, it may help
them understand why you
keep nagging them to shut the
refrigerator door. Especially
important in summer.
The refrigerator works best
when it isn't overcroWded.
There must be room for air
circulation inside — other-
wise the compressor will
work too hard to keep the
right temperature.
fave energy by allowing
hot foods to cool before
putting them away.
Before you go on vacation,
clean out the refrigerator,
wipe it and turn it off. It's also
a good idea to leave the door
ajar; if the light stays on,
unscrew it.
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WHERE HEAT ESCAPES IN
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The dishwasher has The dishwasher has a
kitchen — especially with dishes after the wash is Hard -water deposits inside a.
become a popular item in the heater element to dry the kettle can reduce heat
teenagers who can escape completed. Stop the cycle transfec. Clean them out
clean-up duty. before the element comes on Periodically.
Boil only as much as you
Instead of elbow grease it and open the door. The hot
uses electrical energyneed. Don't boil a full kettle
and a dishes will dry themselves for one cupof coffee.
good deal more hot water. and you'll save some elec-
The energy consumed by the tricity, Toasters — Clean out
washer itself (not including Some people use the heater crumbs and burnt -on
hot water) amounts to about element of the dishwasher to deposits. You'll get better
300 kilowatt hours per year"warm dinner plates for performance.
depending on how it's used. serving. Use the oven's heat Check filaments. Have a
Here are some ways to instead. look at the heating filaments
economize:Most modern kitchens have from time to time to be sure
Your dishwasher is most an assortment of small a they're not broken. (Unplug
P- the toaster first!)
economical at full capacity. pliances, as well as the
standard stove and w Not too dark. If you're
Don't use it for a few plates
and forks. Save them up refrigerator. Sometimes they willing to eat light and
(rinse if necessary)and do a make contributions to energymedium-brown toast, you'll
save a little energy.
full load at the end of the day. conservation. Often they fall Fr in
Follow your manufac- into a wasteful category of y g pans — Check
temperature. Check the
turer's recommendations for electrical gadgets.
loading and use of detergent. Use small, efficient ap-
accuracy of your tem -
It will run more efficiently pliances. Fry pans, toasters perature control. Set it for 212
and your dishes ' will be and kettles are more efficient degrees F (100 degrees C)
cleaner. than the stove for small 'obs, and see if water boils. If it s
Pre -scraped dishes can be Example: the pop-up toaster cooler than the setting, have a
P P P- P repairman•look at it.
washed on a shorter cycle. is three times more efficient Multi -use. You can use
And you don't have to worry for toasting bread than the small aluminum -foil dividers
about food particles hurting overgrill. to cook several foods at one
the machine's performance. Kettles -- Clean out scale. time.'
Eat up less electricity.
Check the door seal,
Close the door on a piece of paper.
If you can pull it out easily, the gasket
needs to be replaced.
Keep your pots and
pans bright and shiny,
They'll cook faster.
In the oven, use glass
or ceramic utensils.
This will allow you
to reduce the oven
temperature by
as muchas 25°.
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Use your toaster, and
other small appliances,
whenever possible. They
use Tess electricity than
your oven or range.
When you put food
in the refrigerator, place
it so that air will
circulate,freely.
save tl lot!
These are a few ways you
can save electricity in your
kitchen. Small ways ... but
they add up. If we each
save a little, we'll all -
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Choose cooking utensils
that fit the elements
properly. Pots and pans
with straight sides,
flat bottoms, and tightly
fitting lids make best
use of heat.
Avoid opening the
oven door while food is
cooking. Each time you
do, you lose about
20% of the heat.
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