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If the propane can be pur- chased for less than 40t per litre, the saving are even greater. In addition, if your home can be ser- viced with natural gas within a (7.9% Increase in '92 and Still Climbing) Heating with electric base- boards or an electric furnace is currently the most expensive option available to homeowners. According to the Ministry of Energy, the average price of elec- tricity in Ontario jumped from 7.6t per KWll in 1992 to 8.2t per KWH in 1993. That's a 7.9% increase. This is an excellent source of information. is written in layman's language and is available free by calling (416) 327-1234 or 1-800- F Natural gas is absolutely the cheapest fuel for Canadian Homes. Up to 69% cheaper than electricity. 72% cheaper than propane, and 53% cheaper than oil. If natural gas is not available then the selection of fuel and equipment becomes more compli- cated. Here's a look at the options. verything seems to get more Ecomplieuted these days and choosing a heating system is no exception. There is a greater variety of equipment and fuels than ever before. This information was obtained from an Ontario Ministry of Energy Booklet Home Heating and Cooling. A Consumer Guide 1992. hergy options worth considering ELECTRICITY THE ()AKVILI li BEAVER OIL Oil is reasonably priced and the efficiency of the new oil furnaces is much better than the older mod- els. Ministry of Energy data shows that homes can be heated with oil for about half the cost of electric heat. few years, your propane furnace can easily and inexpensively be converted to a natural gas furnace. (Natural gas is the least expensive fuel available.) i'ullttfllhri] Jiiiiiiiiii1 Aitt IE5LS§fig This Heritage model bed frame from Creative Antiques Inc. has white cereamics and brass accents that make this iron bed a tra- ditional winner. ths, ser' ‘1‘ il Most gas furnaces today are available with efficiencies in the range of 80% (non condensing furnaces) or 90% (condensing fur- naces). Condensing furnaces are so efficient that chimney gases, which include steam, are cooled from 350° to about l00°F. The steam condenses back to water and is run off to a floor drain. Condensing furnaces (90% effi- cient) are generally $800 to Sl.000 more expensive than non- condensing furnaces (80% effi- cient). The Ministry of Energy's data shows, for a condensing fur- once. a fuel saving of $150.00 per year when compared to a non-con- densing furnace for a 1,500 sq. ft. older home. This is a return on investment of 18.75% (tax free). This compares very favourably to last year's Canada Savings Bond rate of 6% (taxable). andensing furnace sareawtse 3) Install an electronic air cleaner to remove dust, pollen, tobacco smoke, etc. for the air. 4) Install a humidifier 5) Operate your furnace fan continuously 24 hours a day. This will circulate air throughout the house even when the heat is off. This will prevent the build up of moisture or odours in any particu- lar area and will also create a more uniform temperature throughout the home. are as follows: l) Purchase a heat recovery ventilator (HRV). This device will give you all the fresh air you need and is inexpensive to operate. The purchase price of this system is" approximately $2,000. This is the expensive and best solution. 2) Instead of spending more money on weatherstripping and insulation, purchase a high effi- ciency natural gas condensing fur- nace (efficiency 90%). This can typically save you 30% or more on your fuel bill and still allow for a high natural air leakage rate in your home. These gases are produced in almost all homes and without ven- tilation they pose a serious health hazard. Unfortunately there are not any easy and inexpensive solutions to this problem. Some options for improving air quality These plastic chimneys are used with the most efficient fur- naces. They reduce potential building structure damage, deteri- oration of the furnace, and elimi- nate safety concerns associated with some older conventional chimneys. . Construction practices devel- oped and used over the past decade have significantly reduced the energy consumption however is a much reduced natural air leak- age which is now proving to be detrimental to both the occupants and the building structure. In addition, many pollutant gases such as formaldehyde, car- bon dioxide, styrene, benzene, radon gas and tobacco smoke accumulate in high concentra- tions. Most of today's furnaces no longer require a conventional chimney. Instead these furnaces use a two or three inch plastic pipe which vents through the basement wall much like a clothes dryer. Without ventilation normal activities such as laundry, cooking and showers produce excessive moisture resulting in high humidi- ty, bacteria or fungus growth and condensation on windows or with- in the walls. Tho above information was provided by AIR QUALITY - KEEPING YOUR HOME HEALTHY