The Times Advocate, 2004-04-21, Page 1616
Exeter Times—Advocate
Wednesday, April 21, 2004
SPRING HOME IMPROVEMENT
Spring cleaning made easy
With warm temperatures on the way, many
Canadians will be thinking about performing the annual
spring cleaning ritual on their homes. The following tips
will help 'spring cleaners' get started.
Plan it right
• Don't procrastinate. Schedule a time and stick to it.
• Make cleaning a family affair. This will not only help
get the job done faster but may also instill a sense of
ownership in family members and encourage them to
keep the house tidy.
• Dress appropriately. Choose clothes that are com-
fortable and washable.
• Make a list of necessary cleaning products and tools
before heading to the store. Be sure to include a plastic
carrying tote that is easy to carry. They not only help
locate necessary products, but also provide great stor-
age when the job is done.
• Remove all surface clutter like magazines, toys, dirty
dishes etc.
• Reward yourself. Play your favourite music and
don't forget to include short breaks.
Furnaces and hot-water
heaters must have proper
exhaust systems
LONDON -Since 1996, the Technical Standards and
Safety Authority (TSSA) has ruled that oil and gas fur-
naces and hot-water heaters must have proper exhaust
systems.
This is to be vigorously enforced when any furnace
and/or hot-water heater is installed in your home or
property. In fact, no furnace and/or hot-water heater
can be installed without having a proper exhaust sys-
tem.
Any property having their systems serviced that does
not have a proper exhaust system will receive a ticket
notifying them they will have 45 days to update their
exhaust systems or the fuel will be shut off or not deliv-
ered.
Properties supplied with oil are required to have a
stainless-steel liner placed down their chimney and
attached to their heating appliances (furnace and hot-
water heater), to comply with the new law. Properties
heated by gas are required to have an aluminum liner
installed.
It is important that the property owners know that the
law requires a liner sized specifically for each furnace
and/or hot-water heater on their property. The reason is
that the exhaust fumes from these appliances contain
carbon monoxide which can leak through the old chim-
ney into their property and can cause illness and in
some cases death.
Unfortunately, the old masonry chimneys are subject
to leaks and deterioration. That is why it is a good idea
to have your system checked and brought up to code.
Contact the TSSA at 416-325-2000 or 1-800-682-tssa
(8772).
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