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® <NM* There are lots of little ways to use electrical household appliances more efficiently that can add up to some fairly big energy and money savings. Here are just a few pointers: If you have a freezer, you can save cooking energy by doubling or tripling recipes that require long cooking times, and freezing part for later use. You‘ll also be laying in a stock of your very own convenience foods. On the top of your range, try to use cooking utensils with flat bottoms that fit smoothly on the stove‘s elements. Use tightly fitting lids to keep the heat in the pans. Also, use the lowest element temâ€" Don‘t preheat your oven unless you really need to. Most roasts, casseroles, and those homemade convenience foods you‘ve frozen don‘t need a preheated oven. And don‘t open the oven door any more than absolutely necessary while you‘re cooking. Range Cooking meals on the kitchen range, for instance, uses quite a lot of energy. One idea is to plan meals so that all the courses can be cooked in the oven at the same temperature at approximately the same time. This kind of menu planâ€" ning will challenge your wits while givâ€" ing your wallet a break. Get the WANT TOP DOLLAR â€" FAST RESULTS â€" PROVEN PERFORMANCE CALL THE MUIR TEAM â€" DEDICATED TO YOU! WAYNE MUIR BROKER MARYANNE MUIR SALES REP. Refrigerator & Freezer You probably already know that your refrigerator and freezer should not be near heat sources, such as the range, dishâ€" washer, heat ducts, or direct sunlight. You may not know that they also work best when you allow for proper air circuâ€" lation over and around the condenser coils on the back, and when the appliance is level. You should set the temperature conâ€" trols properly. Refrigerator settings should be between 3°C and 4°C, and the freezers should be colder than â€" 18°C. Check that the door gasket seals tightly, and clean the condenser coils on the back (or bottom) regularly. Refrigerators and freezers are most efficient when they are full, but make sure food doesn‘t block air vents. You should also try to organize the use of your refrigerator and freezer to cut down the number of times the doors have to be opened. With just a little thinking ahead, you‘ll find this is much easier to do than it sounds. Finally, for the most efficient cooking, you should keep your oven and the reflector pans below the surface elements always clean. peratures you can most out of appliances : $187,900 When you plan to be away for an 1381 Tansley Drive RIVER OAKS... 3300 SQ. FT. 2294 Moodie Ct. $224,90 SPLISH . . SPLASH alK _ MARKET EVALUATION CERTIFICATE % * Detailed Marketing Plan * Two For The Price Of One This certificate entitles you to an upâ€"toâ€"date written evaluation of your home based on the comparative value of homes similar to yours in your neighbourhood. * Guaranteed Weekly Ads WAYNE and MARYANNE. . . 847â€"7360 24â€"HR. 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Fix any leaking hot water taps. One drip per second wastes a whole tankful of Long pipes carrying hot water from the water heater to household faucets waste energy through heat loss. All hot water pipes should be wrapped with insuâ€" lation. And if you can do it, the water heater should be moved as close as possiâ€" ble to the major points of use. * #1 RE/MAX TEAM (husband/wife) 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 * CONSISTENTLY TOP TEN RE./MAX CANADA THIS COULD BE YOUR HOME THE MUIR TEAM HOT 847â€"7360 River Oaks at it‘s best . . . quality all clay brick Alâ€" terra home, exciting greenhouse kitchen complete with centre island, two fireplaces, hi efficiency furâ€" nace, central air, 200 amp electrical service, cusâ€" tom storage shed, fenced yard, many many extras and fabulous opportunity, only $239,900. FEATURE HOME HOT HOT HOT NEW LISTING SOLD Clothes Washer You probably know by now that warm or cool water will wash most fabrics as well as or better than hot water. That‘s great because you can really save by using hot water only when really necesâ€" sary. hot water in one week The right temperature for washing depends on the type of fabric and what it‘s been soiled with. Cold water deterâ€" gents work with water 15°C or warmer. And you can use cold rinses for everyâ€" thing. Using the water level and cycle most appropriate to each load and trying to make up full loads with each washing are also important ways to save energy and money. Clothes Dryer You can avoid wasting the energy spent in overdrying your clothes if you sort the clothes by fabric weight and set the clothes dryer time and temperature to get each load done just right. Remember to clean the lint screen after every load, and if possible, periodiâ€" cally clean the venting ducts. Air Conditioning Your house will stay cooler in summer if your attic is ventilated. You can keep (See "Heat" Page RE 34) MEX M ; )