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34 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday September 16, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com after Fall home tune-up tips that save energy and money As the weather gets cooler this Fall, giving the home an energy-efficiency tune-up can protect it from the drop in temperature and the rise in energy bills. Consider the following Fall energy efficiency tips : Change the filters Clean or replace furnace filters once per month or as needed. Dirty filters can be a costly oversight as dust and dirt can clog blower and coil assemblies, reducing the furnace's operating efficiency. Warm up to water heating Drain a pail of water from your gas hot water tank to remove any sediment. This ensures the unit is working efficiently. Repeat every three months. Turn down the thermostat Lowering the thermostat temperature not only lowers your energy bills, it also reduces emissions of greenhouse gases from coal, oil and natural gas that contribute to global climate change. Set the thermostat to lower temperatures at night or when away from the home for extended periods of time. Check your appliances Consider upgrading your appliances to ones that are Energy Star rated. The refrigerator is an appliance that uses the most energy. Check that the door seal is tight by closing the door on a $5.00 bill. If it is not held in the door, replace the seal. Let the sun shine Keep draperies open on sunny days during the day to allow sunlight in and naturally heat the home. Close the draperies at night to keep the chill from cold windows out. Close the vents Shut vents in spare bedrooms and rooms not in use. Why pay to heat extra rooms that are not being used? Seal-it-yourself Check the home for drafts of cold air to identify areas that can be sealed or insulated. Handy homeowners can seal holes, weather strip doors, caulk windows and insulate basements, attics and crawl spaces. If the job is too big to handle, call in a local expert. - News Canada before We can transform your existing cabinets with new doors and laminate in your choice of style & colour. Select complimentary hardware & have the kitchen of your dreams. ENERGY SAVINGS GS S ideas 10. Foam Backer Rod Backer Rod Ideal for filling cracks around windows, door frames Assorted sizes. 64-2607X 10 $ 3499-$99999 Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL) These energy-saving bulbs last 5-7 years in most fixtures while using up to 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs to produce equal light output. See in store for our full assortment. 52-5109X Wind Generators $ 69999-$299999 $ 99 4 ea. Batteries $ Inverters $ 9999-$84999 9999-$59999 2. $3999 1. $7999 11. Patio Door Roll-In Kit Easy to use! 64-2602-4 12 11 $ 1999 13 Programmable Thermostats 1. Noma, 24V fan-forced system, Energy Star, 7-day programming. 52-2570-6 2 . Noma, electric baseboard/radian heating system, 5/1/1 programming. 52-2544-0 3. Noma, 24V fan-forced system, Energy Star, 5/2 programming. 52-2557-0 4. Noma, 24V fan-forced system, Energy Star, single-stage heat pump, 5/1/1 programming. 52-2558-8 9 99 12. Window Insulation Kits 64-2680X 13. Insulation Tape $ 49-$ 99 4 9 64-2603 4. $5999 $ 99 6 ea. DUNDAS & TRAFALGAR ROAD 400 Dundas St. East · 257-TIRE STORE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-9:00pm Sat. 8:00am-7:00pm Sun. 9:00am-6:00pm OAKTOWN SHOPPING PLAZA 550 Kerr Street · 844-0202 STORE HOURS: Mon. -Fri. 8:00am-9:00pm Sat. 8:00am-7:00pm Sun. 9:00am-6:00pm