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Clinton News-Record, 1979-10-25, Page 32Page 'Energy and money savers .. . Replaeement,windowsstorm gut fuel useadd comfort . • REPLACE LOOSE -FITTING, rusty old windows like this with snug -fitting aluminum -framed units that can cut heat Diss through the window substantially. Pre-assemhled aluminum re- placement and storm windows don't need painting and can be removed or tilted -in for easy cleaning. Learn to conserve water at home Home water conservation can save a -lot more than H2O. It can also be a profitable experience. Changes in lifestyle can con- tribute greatly to a water conser- vation program. Coupled with home improvements and the use of new energy saving devices, savings can be measured in gal- lons as well as dollars and cents. Helpful booklet To establish or enhance home conservation efforts, the Na- tional Association of Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors and Bradley Corporation have published a 12 -page brochure of helpful suggestions for home- owners. Entitled "Let's MakeAn En- ergy Check All Around the Home," the brochure is divided into sections with water and en- ergy conservation tips for the plumbing, heating and air con- ditioning systems. The brochure encourages homeowners to be conserva- tion -conscious in their daily lives. Practical though often overlooked suggestions in- clude: - • Lowered water heater set- tings -especially on days when hot water isn't needed often. • Full loads only for the dish- washer and washing machines. • A -container of cold water stored in the refrigerator. This keeps a cold water supply on hand and avoids wastefully run- ning the water while it gets cold. • Soaking of dishes during the day in the kitchen sink, en- abling the use of shorter. wash- ing cycles. Water saving equipment cur- rently available through plumb- ing contractors is also listed in the brochure. This includes low capacity toilets which consume fewer gallons per flush; hot water dis- pensers which provide instant hot water and eliminate the need for running faucets to get the right temperature; faucet and showerhead devices to restrict water flow; water heater sizes to match family needs and insula- tion kits for water heaters. Collectively these items can make a major difference in the average amount of water and energy consumed in the home. Every little bit helps Minor adjustments alone, such as the repair of a leaky fau- cet, also can make a major con= tribution. A faucet which loses only '/a of a gallon every 10 minutes can cost a homeowner over $20 annually. Tips for more efficient opera- tion from the heating and cool- ing systems, such as scheduled replacement of dirty filters and the installation of attic vent fans, are also included in the brochure. In some cases, a thermostatit cally controlled attic vent fan re- moves heat build up and can save as much as one-third on air conditioning energy costs. Give a fresh new look to the same old furniture If one glance around your home brings on thoughts of a complete overhaul—but you can't afford it—cheer up. Sim- ple ideas that don't cost Tots of time or money can` provide a fresh new look. Here are some -suggestions: • Play musical chairs art; rearrange paintings or move them from room to room. • Do the same with furniture. Form an "island" in the center of the living room by moving the couch and one or two arm- chairs into a cozy grouping. The open area around the perimeter is a perfect place for plants. • Kitchen walls have a mean way of getting soiled. Just spray the soiled areas with Grease relief® all-purpose degreaser. and you can wipe the dirt away with a damp sponge. • Borrow your child's Cray- - ons to remove scratches on wood furniture. Choose a black crayon for black furniture and dark brown for mahogany pieces. Just rub the crayon on the scratches. then buff the marks thoroughly witli a dry cloth. • A shower curtain will get clean in the washing machine. Fill the machine with hot water, the shower curtain and two bath towels. Ade! 't cup each of de- tergent and bleach. Run through entire cycle, and rinse in plain water to which you have added at least one cup of vinegar. Do not rinse the vinegar out. and do. not spin dry. Be sure to put in the bath towels, because this method won't work without them. Rising fuel costs and lowered thermostats may make you feel uncomfortable this coming win- ter if your windows and doors aren't sealed effectively against leaks and drafts~ Where windows are worn, warped or loose -fitting, modern replacement windows may be your solution. However, if your existing windows are in reRairable con- dition, storm sash willegive you the needed protection. Offset initial cost Either way, savings in energy will help to offset the initial ex- pense because good replace- ment or storm windows and doors, properly installed, can cut heat loss through these aper- tures by.as much as 40 percent. in addition, Uncle Sam will help defray some of the cost by allowing you a tax deduction of 15 percent of the first $2000 you spend for such fuel -saving devices. Never need painting r.. Aluminum -framed replace- ment and storm windows con- tinue to be the mostpopular type because they never need re- painting or require maintenance and, although they are light- weight and easy to handle, they won't shrink, swell or rot. Standard Sizes fit most types of windows—picture, bay. dou- ble -hung, single -hung, vertical and horizontal sliders, and doors of all kinds. If your windows are not stan- dard size,aluminum replace- ments and storm can be custom - fitted to accommodate any size opening. You can order them in anodized finishes or painted to match or blend with any decor. Replacement windows come as completely pre -assembled units with aluminum frame. bal- ances, hardware, weather-strip- ping and trim, and some have self -storing screens. The newest and best of these are thermalized. This means that an insulating material in the frame and in the sash, along with insulating glass (two or three sheets of glass separated by a dead air space), helps keep heat inside during the winter and outside in summer. These aluminum replacement windows insulate just as well as wood and, in most climates, don't require storm sash. Other aluminum -framed re- placements come with either double or single glazing plus storm windows and self -storing screens. There are sliders that lift out and new double -hung windows that tilt into the room for easy cleaning. All of them can effect sub- stantial fuel savings: If heating oil reaches the anticipated 800 a gallon by mid -winter, a family in Minneapolis, Minn., with.a window area of 250 sq. ft. and. using oil heat, could save as much as $350 a year by replac- ing old windows with therma– lized, double -glazed aluminum plus storm sash; in Des Moines, Iowa, $275; and in New Haven, Conn., $240. Triple the savings Savings could be three times more if they heat with electricity and about half with gas. As fuel costs rise still further savings' can climb proportionately. Where prime windows do not have a serious air leakage prob- lem and can be caulked and weather-stripped properly to make them relatively airtight, storm windows may be your solution. Such an investment, less costly than replacement win- dows, could pay for itself within three to six years by similar re- ductions in heat loss and fuel use. A storm window provides a second window over the origi- nal glass, and its low -mainte- nance aluminum frame helps to reduce air leakage around the perimeter of the prime window. Leave air space For storm -windows to be most effective, there should be an air space of at least one inch between the two windows be-' cause, just as with double - glazed replacement windows, this air space acts as insulation. Storm windows should fit snugly and have weep holes at the sill to allow for sufficient "breathing" to the outside. This reduces condensation on the window panes and sill. Most popular variety The most popular storm is the triple -track aluminum -framed window with self -storing screens that slide neatly into. place. They, too, come in mill, ahodized and paintedfinishes and in standard sizes and cus- tom fit. Shop carefully before you se- lect any new windows, and compare the quality of the var- ious types available. Look for neat, strong joints, a substantial frame and general construction. glass that weighs at least 1.8 ounces per square foot; and thick weather-stripping. • Try to see complete windows as well as the small sample in the salesman's kit. Look for certification Look for the certification seal • of the Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers Association. It indicates that the window met'! voluntary industry standardsN; When you're buying storm doors, apply the same princi- ples. These t ome in designs, sizes and colors to suit virtually any style home and decor. ENERGY SAVER! THE FIRESIDE CARMOR. Behind that beautiful exterior lies a hearth more efficient than most. Combine the enjoyment of watching a cozy fire with the increased efficient of a downdraft stove. 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