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Whitby Free Press, Wednesday,1 November 113, 199 6 , Page1 Dance is celebration of '25 years of football dance on I'racay, Nov. 15 at the Knights of Columibus Hall on Brook Street North iLac Iw&uTmy merre rootUL5Jii League is celebrating its 25th year with_ a dinner- ini downtown Whitby. z-lb dinner served at 8 p.m. Ickets are $45 a couple Cocktails are at 7 p.m., Live entertainment will be and are available at Brothers with'a home-cooked prime provided by Georgze Olliver. Restaurant, 668_3600 (aEk for Bill or Chris) or. at Wigger's custom Furniture at 668-5158 -(ask for John). AnIpotat Mssgro CONS UMERS IT'1S TIME TO PREPARE YOUR HEATING SYSTEM FOR COLD WVEATHER. For better heating economy and efficieéncy, follow this easy step by step checklist. Heating system check-up 0 On warm air systems, clean furnace filters or replace disposable filters before the winter. A dirty filter can reduce air flow and cause your system to work harder than it has to. * Keep your electric motor and fan bearings (and/or pump> lubricated for greater efficiency. (Two drops* of oil in, the well each year should do it.) *Note.- Some new motors do flot need lubricating. - o If you have a hot water heating system, ensure that it is filled to the proper level by bleeding air * from each radiator. If you observe these basics, yuwill soon find that using gas can be even more economical. Chiminey check-up 1t's difficuit to know when you have a chimney problem. First, answer the following questions: *Does your chiinney have1 a metal chimney liner? *is yourheating system connected to a metal venting system (that is, flot a brick or stone chimney)? If you answer "Yes" to either of these questions, you probably need flot worry about your chimney being able to adequately vent your furnace., A ny bick or stone chimney sb.ould receive perzodic inspection from a chimney expert. **However here are three simple checks you can make yourself? OCheck the cleanout pit at the bottom of your chimney: Should you find any debris, remove it. If it contains bits of mortar, brick or stone, erosion could be taking place. 0 Use a mirror to look up your chimney, through your cleanout door, during daylight hours.You should have an unobstructed view to the outside.There should be no visual evidence of crumbling mortar, brick or stone.Your chimney may be "offset"; which will not allow you a visual inspection with a mirror. In such cases, we suggest an inspection by a chimney expert.** OCheck outside chùnney brickwork.you should flot see a white, chalky substance on the bricks, stone or mortar. If YOD have a problemi 0 If there is any chimney blockage above the vent con- t nection, turn off your heating system (and your gas water heater) immediately. Cail a chiminey repair company** for an inspection. O9 If there is'more than an inch of broken mortar, brick or stone in the cleanout pit and you cannot see daylight using a mirror, follow the instructions in step 1. If there is no blockage, cail a chimney repair company* for an inspection. You may operate the furnace -and water heater until the.hme-sisetdbtyusol hc the chimney periodically for blockage until you have the chimney contractors** report. OIf you see a white, chalky staining on exterior brickwork, stone or mortar, but the cleanout pit is clear and there are no obstructions in the chim- ney or signs of deterioration on the chimney's exterior, ask a chimney repair company** fQr an inspection. In the meantime, you may operate your heating system safely. **onsultyour Yeilow Pages for Cbimneýy Builders and Repaire rs. Some conservation tips Follow these simple'rules and the result will be a better, more eco- nomical heating system. O) Make sure you have well fitting doors and windows. A good fit keeps cold air out and warm air in. Proper weather-stripping and caulking ýalsohelps. 0Rugs, furniture, drapes, etc. should flot be allowed to obstruct warm air outiets and cold air'returns. O Proper attic insulation means lower fuel costs. e 0 Dampers in open fireplaces should be closed when the fireplace is flot in use. OHot water radiators will flot heat effectively if air is in thern. Ail air should be bled off. .V OMake sure your humidifier is working correctly. Proper humidification can contribute tO heating economy and your comnfort level. Drop by our.office and ask for our leaflets: "What every householder should know about carbon monoxide" and "Your home needs fresh air". e e] *1 .1 a r4 e", fi ~ave up to 7% on your hea gn bil with a Honeywell programmable thermostat. 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