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B12 - The Canadian Champion, Friday, January 26, 2007 M 4, .5- Programmable thermostat allows complete control of temperature in each room How baseboCird heater programmable hemttSWOrk Baseboard heaters use a process called electnic resistance to heat V :C. ~ ghotorwqrl)the air that nasses through it. As Miîs worm air tises ojur iht Ke i er air into the bottom. This cycle coninues until the oir entering the heater reaches the temperature speclfied by the thermostat. WhIIe ail methods of electrie heaiing are controlled through some type of thermostat, it is most effective to use a remote line-votage or 10w-voltage thermostat lnstalled on an interlor wall. Both of these models of thermostat are avoulable in programmable versions, which allows the homeowner ta automalically set bock the temperature af nlght or while they're away. One responsibility that should be added to the job descrip- tion for today's homeowner is that of energy manager, since effec- tive use of energy can translate into substantial savings for households. Among the many products allowing peo- pie to control their energy consumption are baseboard heaters, which supply heat indi- vidually to each roomn in a home. They are ideal for 'zone heating?; that is, heating occu- pied roomns while allowing unoccupied ones to remain cooler. For even greater effectivertess, a program- mable thermostat should be added to the mix. Homeowners gain complete control of the temperature in each roomn - and hence the electricity consumption hy the base- board heater - at ail times, whether they are in the roomn or not. if properly programmed, the thermostats can pay for themselves in energy savings well within their first year. This translates into substantial savings in subsequent years. With pnices for programmable baseboard thermostats ranging from $30 to $200, the potential energy savmngs are high. "Consumers should have programmable thermostats for any kind of heat source in the home," said Stacey Hare, a marketing expert "Heating c with Selectpower, the our watt retail affiliate of Guelph Hydru. about 80 "Heating our bouses nryue. and our water accounts eegyu.. for about 80 per cent of "So a our energy use,' with appliances, lights and so baseboard he< on consuming the rest," can mal Hare added. "So a pro- grammable baseboard differenc heater thermostat can make a substantial difference on your bill." 1 estimate it can save $200 to $300 on energy costs a year. Tbey easily pay for themnselves." While the cost and energy saving advan- tages of a programmable baseboard heater thermostat are clear, homeowners need to remember that the cooler parts of the home still need to be heated to well above freezing to avoid freezmng pipes. Baseboard heaters are suitable for people ur houses and er accounts for per cent of our Hare added. programmable 3ter thermostat <e a substantial e on your bill" homesg trough t reva tions loigh f or at hti lod-sape frooms, or ooin to -spleomn thr ceokntrauleeatg the re detaly înstalled bee idowlis where the eater wnosn waer air couters faling cool air from te cold ind owl gass. Basttebord heaters gae. seor locate o interior walls because the homes perimeter. where the greatest heat loss occurs. Aside from their energy management advantages, other benefîts of baseboard heaters - especially those with a programn- mable thermostat - are that they require lit- dle space, no ductwork and the initial cost is relatively low. As well, the units are easily installed in almost any kind of space. Since there are no moving parts, baseboard heaters are essentially maintenance-free. Programmable thermostats are currently being promoted by The Conservation Bureau through the "Every Kilowatt Counts" campaign. AIl residents of Ontario are being offered money-saving coupons to reduce the cost of purchasing motion sen- sors and other energy efficiency products. These coupons are redeemable at most major retailers in the province, with more than 3000 stores accepting them. The campaign is part of a concerted effort by the Govemnment of Ontario to encourage A Ontanians to conserve energy and ease pressure on energy supply. The Conservation Bureau, which is part of the Ontario Power Authority, was established in 2005 to develop, coordinate and promote energy conservation programs. Visit our neweSt sales and decor centre, featuring 2 designer decorated modiels #i-DADfl ePlFNjim IN GRIMSBY NEW in'IGEamay XIMNWOUH COOKSTOWN S'i. C.u* a ji., Dt Eoedwv Ta," & VMda licou sita Cae. & Modal liso, 9 wiods<d D, bt.- OeW its S. #2 Koaseb.t Ostario cO5S5t5..' 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