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Real Estate. Leave Furnace Repairs to Experts Consumers who opt for cheap furnace maintenance work this year may be playing playing with fire, say experts at Ontario's Consumer Ministry. "By hiring the first person who offers to inspect their furnace, consumers can lose more than money. They may compromise their family's safety, too," says John Ger- dels, acting director of the ministry's Fuels Safety Branch. A defective or out-ofadjustment out-ofadjustment heating system can cause death by carbon- monoxide poisoning or fire. Because of the dangers, consumers consumers are advised to have FAMILY TRUST CORPORATION REALTOR 1 King Street West Bowmanville 623-6622 A Betty Smith SUN., SEPT. 29th, 2-4 p.m. 1 SUNSET RD., NOW REDUCED TO $136,900.1 Liberty St. North to Sunset. Popular north end location! 3 bedroom bedroom brick, hardwood floors and newer carpeting, spacious rec room with stone hearth and airtight stove, separate side entrance to basement, lots of parking I Call Betty Smith 623-6622 or 987-4661. BOWMANVILLE NORTH Bob Craig 4 bedroom raised custom bungalow on 12.8 scenic acres, 5 acres mixed hardwood bush, new barn and large workshop. This property property was $479,000. last year. Now offered for $375,000. Bob Craig 623-6622 or 263-8441. BEAUTIFUL DREAMER $144,400. Pat Hu - Iey Close to all downtown amenities, park, hospital area, mall. Central air, upgraded broadloom in living room/dining room, 4 bedrooms, basement family room with fireplace, Please call Pat Hurley 623-6622. their furnaces checked out and cleaned every year by a heating contractor registered with the branch. Registered contractors will inspect the entire heating system system and tell the householder about any problems. But letting letting someone who isn't qualified qualified do the work only gives consumers a false sense of security. security. In one case last winter, a Pickering man was found guilty of conducting home- furnace contracting work without being registered with the Fuels and Safety Branch. He had telephoned Toron- to-arca homeowners and told them their furnaces were due for inspection. Then he went to four residences and was paid for work performed. In addition to not being registered as a contractor, he did not have a valid gas fitter's fitter's certificate, as required under the Energy Act to ensure ensure proper and safe inspection inspection and repairs to gas furnaces. furnaces. "We hope consumers will use caution when hiring contractors contractors for annual heating- system inspections and repairs repairs this year," says Gerdels. "A good start is to ask friends or fuel suppliers to recommend recommend an expert. If in doubt, consumers should call our branch at (416) 234-6030 to make sure the contractor's registered." Consumers should also find out if the costs of repairs that may be required are covered covered by a service plan or warranty. warranty. If not, they should ask for written estimates from three companies before they sign a contract. The estimate should outline the work need ed, who will do it, and startup startup and finish dates. Telling the contractor about any warning signs from the last heating season will help make his or her job easier. easier. These may include: ■ an unusual noise from the furnace; • water stains around the furnace or chimney; • strange odors from the furnace or through forced-air vents anywhere in the house; • a pilot light that goes out repeatedly, or a furnace that can't be restarted following the manufacturer's instructions. instructions. Backdrafts, soot or dampness dampness at the base of the chimney chimney are frequently signs the chimney is partly blocked by crumbling brick and loose mortar. This dangerous condition condition sometimes occurs after heating systems have been converted from oil to natural gas. Chimney repairs or a metal liner will eliminate this potentially dangerous hazard. Deadly doses of carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, can be produced in any fuel-burning system that's starved for air.. Gerdels says, "Unqualified people should never tamper with a heating system, but householders can help make sure their system's running safely throughout the year by following some simple steps." • Change furnace filters at least twice a heating season on forced-air systems. • Don't block warm-air outlets and cold-air returns with furniture or cover them with carpets. 214 King St. East, on\/An 85 King St. West, Bowmanville Newcastle 623-4445 987-4733 "The Small Company that is Big on Service" Ajax/Toronto 686-0477 OPEN HOUSE SAT. and SUN. SEPT. 27TH and 28TH _ 2-4 p.m. - 92 Metcalf St., Newcastle Custom 4 bedroom home on 200' x 200' lot. Loaded with extras, must be seen. Reduced to $274,500. South on Mill St., Newcastle Village, to Metcalf St., follow signs. Call Dorothy Hartford, Broker, 623-4445 or 623-3651 (Res.) LOTS FOR SALE FULLY SERVICED COURT LOTS - Newcastle Village. From $75,000. KENDAL HILLS -1 1/2 acre in a beautifully treed setting, call for,details. BOWMANVILLE COUNTRY ACRE - Only a couple miles from town, $78,900. A VIEW FOR MILES - Almost an acre east of Orono, readyjor your custom home, $69,900. Cal! Ed Vanhaverbeke, Associate Broker, 987-4733 or 987-5079 (res.) QUALITY NEW HOMES, ROYAL PINES COURT (Off Orchard Park). A new release of 1500 -1750 sq. ft. homes on a quiet court in a prestige part of Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Clay brick jand 2 car:: garages. Main fldbr family rooms. Some ravine lots available. From $165,000. Call for details 623-4445 or 987-4733. 165 CHURCH STREET, NEWCASTLE Brick and aluminum 3 bedroom bungalow, oak floors, spacious living room and dining room and a separate building for a workshop. workshop. Asking $127,900. Call Wilma Entfsle, Sales Rep. 786-2911 (Res.) OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 115 Hwy. to 7th Cone, at Kirby, west just past school, this custom ■built home offers a wonderful view to Lake Ontario from all principal principal rooms. A must to seel Listed $287,500. Call Val Aston, Assoc. Broker 623-4907 FRANK REALTOR W. FRANK REAL ESTATE LIMITED 234 King Street E., Bowmanville Telephone 623-3393 m Toronto Line 686-1035 Ms! ■y! W* ■ ^IP lasawwa >: . ... GREAT OPPORTUNITY $129,900. 4 bedroom brick home on 66 x 165 ft lot, Haydon Village. Sales Representative Representative Jack Brown, 623-3393 or 263- 2623. HOSPITAL AREA! Quiet neighbourhood, 3 bedroom brick bungalow, 2 bedroom "In-law" apt., rec room with fireplace, detached garage. Just listed. Bowmanville, $146,900. Sales Representative Ann Van Dyk, 623-3393 or 623-4638. LET'S MAKE A DEAL Orono Power of Sale - 3 bedroom bungalow, bungalow, finished rec room, fully fenced yard, covered deck, 2 patios. Must be sold. $136,500. Assoc. Broker Josle Doxlater, 623-3303 or 623-9557. OAK HILLS SCHOOL HOUSE Private wooded 1/2 acre lot, super view, 2 bedrooms, spotless. Orono $144,900. Sales Representative Charlie Reid, 623-3393 or 983-5914. DOWNTOWN OMEMEE 4 bedrooms, main floor family room, large lot, $149,900. Sales Representative Jack Brown, .623-3393 or 263-2623. WATERFRONT DREAM HOME 3 baths, spacious bright rooms, country kitchen, walkout to deck, spa, bar, stone fireplace, 135' dock, boat house, 100' shoreline, 25 minutes to Oshawa. Caesarea; $359,900. Sales Representative Carol Martin 623-3393 or 705-324-9216. NEVER A BETTER TIME!!! Excellent value income properties, stores and apartments, $155,000. Orono. Triplex $160,000. fully rented rented Orono. King St. commercial Bowmanville, $399,000. Sales Representative John Shewchuk, 623-3393 or 623-5927'. ■r" >\â 1 V , : à ,J Y ,1 . PRIVACY AND BEAUTIFUL Immaculate 3 bedroom, 4 level side- split, family room with fireplace, rec room. Many extras. . Pontypool, $194,900. Sales Representative Charlie Reid 623-3393 or 983-5914. STARTER OR RETIREMENT Move right into this 2 bedroom semi, immaculate condition, new windows, upgraded plumbing and wiring, patio, mature trees, close to schools, parks, hospital. $122,900. Bowmanville. Assoc. Broker Banner Passant 623-3393 or 797-2819. WATERFRONT 11/2 STOREY LOG HOME 40 minutes from Oshawa, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, large deck overlooking Lake Scugog, spiral staircase, shows with pride. $249,900. View Lake. Sales Representative Carol Martin, 623-3393 or 705-324-9216. HUGE LOT-GREAT AREA Solid 3 bedroom home with walkout to lovely lovely yard, fireplace In living room, 2 baths, close to park, schools, and shopping. Priced to sell. Bowmanville $156,900. Sales Representative John Shewchuk 623-3393 or 623-5927. The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 25,1991 7 Home Ownership Promoted During September 22-28 'lTic benefits of home ownership ownership will be celebrated during during Ontario Home Week, September September 22 to 28. The week is sponsored by the Ontario Real Estate Association in conjunction conjunction with local real estate boards. "There arc many benefits to owning a home," said Tom Bosley, association president. "A home certainly provides shelter, but it also provides a central focus for our lives and our families." An often overlooked benefit to home ownership is the return return on investment it brings. According to a study by two professors at the University of Western Ontario, home ownership ownership has been a better investment investment over the past 30 years than other popular investments such as T-bills, stocks, government government bonds or gold. "The study reinforces what long-term home owners have known all along," said Bosley, "that buying a house is the best investment a family or individual individual can make." The Ontario Real Estate Association Association represents 45,000 real estate brokers and sales people and 48 local real estate boards in Ontario. The Newcastle, Oshawa, Whitby Big Sisters House Tour was held on • Saturday, Sept. 21. One of the many homes presented on the tour belongs to Karen and Mike Sills who live on Centre Street in Bowmanville. The Sills are seated here having their afternoon tea break at their wicker table and chair set on their front veranda. Karen is a teacher of folk art and her home is a showcase of folk art designs. The tour was presented in conjunction conjunction with the Oshawa and District Real Estate Board. Older Dream Homes May Prove to be a Money Pit STYLES, COLORS E Colortron ALL VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOW AVAILABLE IN: •Traditional White 'Oxford Blue 'Avocado Giecn 'Sandstone -Dove Gtcy 'Deep Bronze -Almond •Choose cascmcnl, double hung, side slider or hall round slyles, each custom crahed lo lit your window replacement project. Easy-lo-clcan 'No maintenance fl tidwimk d DiViwocd In dull!* Imled 1 " ludtmxt pv/iing WINDOW AND DOOR CENTRE 1200 Phillip Murray Ave., Oshawa, 436-1344 550 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, 745-2223 Some buyers prefer older homes to new houses because they want a mature garden, paved driveway or finished recreation room. But they may be so impressed with some features of the house they forget to look at the roof or check the basement for leaks. Experts at Ontario's Consumer Ministry say a top- to-bottom inspection is the best assurance a dream-home won't turn into a nightmare of debts and dissatisfaction. "It's amazing how many, consumers will take two hours to choose a new television television set, but spend only 30 or 40 minutes ■ looking at the house they plàÿto buy," says Gordon Randaul, registrar of the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act. Even home-hunters who've carefully looked over a house may say they worry about the condition of things they can't readily see. The frame, plumbing and wiring may be completely inaccessible. inaccessible. That's why increasing numbers of consumers are hiring home-inspection services services to look for problems. It's now common, in major centres, to include an inspector's inspector's approval of the property as a condition of sale. But consumers should take the time to find the right inspector, inspector, ministry experts say. Professional home inspectors generally have background in engineering, architecture or the building trades, but their qualifications may very greatly. greatly. They aren't regulated or licensed licensed by government. "Unfortunately, the home- inspection business has attracted attracted a few fly-by-night operators who may do little or nothing for their money," says Randall. "In part, this is because the businesses are so simple to set up. All a dishonest person has to do is put an ad in the phone book, rent a telephone, buy a flashlight and say they're a home inspector. .Many reputable inspection businesses have voluntarily joined professional groups, such as the Ontario Association Association of Home Inspectors. Members Members agree to a code of ethics and standards which requires that results of their inspections will be released to no one but the client. This prevents conflicts conflicts about whether the home inspector is genuinely interested interested in helping his customer or just promoting business for a renovation company. Also, firms in the association association don't perform the actual repair or renovation work for inspection customers. This helps ensure that home inspectors inspectors who may also own a roofing roofing company, for example, aren't tempted to exaggerate problems to give their firm more work. Randall advises consumers to keep a few points in mind when dealing with homer inspection firms. Inspectors should readily offer information about their qualifications and experience. Consumers should ask for references references and contact a couple of them before agreeing to hire any individual. If you are new to Bowmanville... would like to call on you with Housewarming Gifts and information about your new location. Call Your Hi Neighbour Hostess Mrs. Audrey Kehoe at 623-0395 DUCA CREDIT UNION MORTGAGES Œ (2 YEAR YEARS 9.50%) 1050%) a YEARS îî~ôô%) "Closed Mortgages With Special Prepayment Privileges Better "Banking" for Everyone 136 King St. E. 15 Charles St. Bowmanville Oshawa 623-6343 728-4658 Manager: Paul Muller Willowdalc**, Toronto, Rcxdalc, Etobicoke**, Scarborough, Richmond Hill, Newmarket**, Brampton, Orangeville** Oshawa, Bowmanville **Open on Saturdays 9:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. "Over 30 Years of Quality Real Estate Service" If* Pet of the Week Somewhere under this dog's shaggy bangs are a pair of deep brown eyes looking for an owner he can trust. This is 'Bear'. 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