Clinton News-Record, 1980-10-23, Page 36doll
Imagine. yourself at
home on a cold. rainy
night. You've settled into
your favourite chair, the
family pooch isf at your
deet, and there's a warm
fire in the fireplace.
Every once ina while you
lean down and ' toss a
handful of crisp, new
dollar bills onto the fire.
If you can imagine
everything except the
last part, you may find it
unsettling to learn that
your heating system
doesn't need any help
dollars up the flue. An
inefficient furnace, poor
insulation in your home,
or an I -don't -care attitude
toward energy con-
servation, can make your
fuel bill look like the
national debt.
A new federal gover-
nment office, Enersave-
Heatline, has information
that can. help' you avoid
the feeling you're
shovelling cash directly
into your furnace, You
can call them at 1-800-207-
9563 (toll free), or write to
them at P.O. Box 4510,
Postal Station E, Ottawa,
KIS 585,
The Enersave office
has a number of useful
free booklets, including
"100 Ways to Save.
Energy and Money in the
Home, "The Billpayer's
Guide to, Furnace Ser-
vicing,"
er-vicing,' and `` -.eeping--.•-u
the Heat In."
The Enersave office
can also advise you on the
best type of insulation to
use for various areas in
your home. If you're just
getting started on an
insulation project, you
may want to- take ad-
vantage of their com-
puterized home analysis
service. Based .on a
{questionnaire .which you
fill out, the service can
pinpoint major areas of
heat loss In your honle,,
suggest modifications to
correct the problem, and
provide an estimate of
the fuel savings possible
by following recom-
mendations..
The `fBillpayer's Guide
to Furnace Servicing" is
particularly topical 1 as
the Cold weather closes
in. ,Since your furnace
se5 4most-of-the-ftt
pay for, it's . important
that it do so efficiently.
The booklet explains the
importance of an annual
inspection and describes
the steps a good ser-
viceman should take to
ensure maximum fur-
nace performance.
100. Ways to •Save
i✓nergy and Money -in the
Rome" also -includes a
section on furnaces, but
generally covers a wide
range of ideas for saving
energy when using ap-
pliances, electric ; lights,
outdoor equipment, or
disposing of garbage,
"Keeping. The Heat In"
is a handy book for those
planning to inst late. It
explains where and 'how
toinstall extra in-
sulation, and offers hints.
on selecting a reliable
contractor.
If you are "planning to
insulate, you'll be in-
terested • in the federal
government grant for the
purchase of insulation
materials, . • Details. are
available from the
Canadian Horne
Insulation Program.
-Your Shell Agents
Don
Edward
Goderich
Do gas savingclevices work?
Constantly rising fuel
prices and uncertainties
about sufficient energy
this winter have, of
necessity, oriented
consumer attitudes
toward energy con-
servation.
As a result, the
automobile►f as become a
prime target for many
profit -oriented promoters
who have flooded the
market with a multitude
of gas -saving devices
calculated to raise the
consumer's hopes to get
more mileage for less
gas.
Frank Drea, Minister.
of Consumer and Com-
mercial Relations. is
concerned that, in the
rush to get the best deal
for their hard-earned
money, energy -conscious
consumers may well be
lured by •clever ad-
vertising and irresistible
zlaims about products
that may contribute little,
if anything, to automobile
fuel efficiency.
There are. two basic
types of mtor vehicle
fuel saving dvices on the
market: fuel and
lubricant additives, and
mechanical "add-ons. The
fuel and lubricant ad-
ditives are to be added to
gasoline, diesel fuel or
lubricant. The
mechanical add=on
devices,- need to be in-
stalled in the car and
come in the form of fuel
pressure 'regulators, -
air=
bleed valves, screens,
special spark plugs,
ignition devices and the
like. Prices for these
gadgets can range up to
$60.
According to Martin
Friend, technical officer
with the National
Research Council (NRC)
in Ottawa, over 100 of
these gas -saving devices
have been tested or
evaluated, by either the
NRC or equally reputable
laboratories in the U.S..
To date, not a single
product has lived up to its
full claims or proved
capable of any significant
gas avings.
L is look at some of
the asic claims:
+ nywhere from five
to 25 percent in gas
savings through im-
proved' combustion;
+ im proved ac-
celeration ;
- smoother operation ;-
+ mp,r eve d
+imp,reved engine
performance;
+longer engine life;
+reduced exhaust
emissions. ,
Thorough scientific
testing , done by the NRC
or equivalent U.S.
laboratories has revealed
that these manufacturers
have not tested their
products scientifically
(as this is very ex-
Krisive) but have based
their claims on the
testimony of friends and
colleagues.
So how can consumers
protect themselves?
With any claims it is
important to read the
small print. Who makes
these claims? Is it a
Turn to page 8
Doan
Scruton
Clinton
DEPENDABLE
PROMPT
AND CAN SAVE
YAC MONEY! -
He always delivers-
right
on schedule
Call Don Edward or Don'Scruton, which ever is closer
to you, and arrange to • have your heating oil
delivered automatically. Calculating from daily
temperatures as well as your fuel consumption
record. 'he'll deliver on schedule to make sure your
furnace always has enough oil on hand. So your
home stays warm the whole winter.
Count on him,
for round -the clock
repair service
CaII Don Edward, bon Scruton or their authorized service man -if something goes wrong
with your furnace, no matter what time it is, day or night. He'II have your unit
repaired fast. And restore your home's levelofcomfort.
RU57 BAN
UNDERCOATING
Special
Complete protection
for your car
ONLY
Have him clean and tune-up your oil
furnace...11' could- save -you --abouts °k
on your fuel bill.
YOUR SHELL AGENT GUARANTEES
PEACE=QF-MIND!
Place -yourself on his customer list, then sit back and relax this winter
EDWARD FUELS
GODERICH LIMITED 524-8386
X6995
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ESSO SERVICE CENTRE .
79 Victoria & Nelson -St. Goderich 524-8612
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