Clinton News-Record, 1985-10-09, Page 51Pogo
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homes save
energy today
R-2000 Homes represent the maturing of a
new homebuilding .technoioo . f�omnparctl
with conventional banes, energy cansuznpr
Um is reduced by up to 70 per cent. The 5 to
10 per cent increase in the price of an R-2000
Home is more than offset by the energy sav-
ings delivered year after year.
At first glance, these homes are decep-
tively similar to conventional single family
residences. Their contemporary designs
and interior layouts give buyers all of the
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traditional features expected in a new
home, What is Less obvious 40 the..eff cteney
and Litvh7 comfort engineiared luta every I
2000 Hone. Some major design features .are
unique and set these houses apart from the
competition.
One of the most inportant features is the
continuous mechanical ventilation system
installed in every R-2000 Horne. This system
ensures that the indoor environment will be
fresh, healthy and comfortable.
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dedicated to home energy conservation
In R-2000 Homes, air quality is not telt ti
chance, Though the homes are sealed to
much greater degree than of contreatioa
homes, OeMegliaoio4yeottiptioo systenai
provides a'caintztzuo stippLy offresh`air. Tri
most cases'aheat recovery ventilator is also
provided, This device takes heat from ex-
haust air and uses it to prewarm the iuconn
ing fresh air stream. A control system,
usually located in the living area, ensures
that ventilation requirements are met and
allows the homeowner to increase the rate
of ventilation when required to control the
interior environment.
Oil furnace
must be
checked
regularly
Just like a car, or any other major
mechanical device, your oil furnace needs
to be checked regularly. A knowledgeable
heating professional should clean and ser-
vice your furnace at least oncea year to en-
sure safety, reliability and efficiency.
A thorough cleaning and tuning operation
will take one to two hours and involve the
partial disassembly of your furnace and oil
burner. The internal heat exchanger, flue
pipe and lower chimney surfaces should be
brushed and vacuumed to remove soot and
debris. Corroded or damaged flue pipes
should be replaced immediately.
Moving parts such as dampers need to be
lubricated and belts should be tightened. All -
safety controls must be cleaned and tested.
The entire system, from the fuel tank oil
filter to the nozzle should be inspected,
cleaned, adjusted and, where necessary,
parts should be replaced.
Your serviceman should use replacement
nozzles certified by the Canadian Standards
Association (CSA). Make sure that the oil
spray pattern and oil flow., measured in
gallons per hour, are compatible with the
rating described on the name plate of the
furnace.
The condition of the ductwork can affect
furnace efficiency. Recirculating air needs
a clear path for its return to the furnace for
reheating. The duct system should allow for
adequate circulation, and registers should
never be obstructed. An open or loose panel
on the furnace easing will draw cool base-
ment air into.the system, and may even be a
safety hazard. Warm air ducts should be in-
sulated, especially where they pass through
unheated spaces or into exterior walls. The
joints in the ductwork can be taped with
special duct tape to reduce the loss of warm
air, but remember to wash them first; other-,
wise the tape won't stick.
If you have any questions about furnace
maintenance your serviceman is a reliable
source of information. Another option is the
toll-free HEATLINE (1-800-267-9563; 112-
800-267-9563 in British Columbia) where free
advice is always available on any energy-
related topic.
Hybrid or Two -Fuel
Heating Systems
Just about any heating system has
strengths and weaknesses. If you want the
most from your heating dollar,. consider the
use of 'two• ' fuels with complementary
characteristics. A good combination is fuel
oil and electricity. Many householders use
electric plenum heaters or electric
baseboard systems with an existing oil -fired
furnace. During the fall, early winter and
spring, heat requirements are modest and
are met by electricity. An oil furnace firing
for short cycles during these periods is very
inefficient. In the dead of .winter, the oil fur-
naee can operate in long cycles, which
makes for more .efficient use of fuel. Even
though the season's total heat demand is the
same, the combined sources cost less than
either one alone.