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26 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, September 15, 1992 A] ame. Ah sili asad. bib da tite de "Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice" WHO ARE WE? rhe Oshawa Durham Home Builders' Association. | am sure you have seen our logo at some time or other on a housing site or a building supply store, on a letterhead or Rrothnne or some business in the home building or renovation industry. I would like to give you a brief explanation of our Association 30 fhat the next time you see our logo, you will realize its importance and what it stands for. It is the symbol of the Home Building Industry in Canada and at the National level it is known as The Canadian Home Builders' Association, dealing with concerns at the Federal level. Each province also has its own Association dealing with concerns at their evel and here in Ontario there are some thirty-five local associations, of which our association is one, dealing with any problems or concerns that arise and will be affecting our industry in - the Durham Region. The association is the voice of residential construction and represents more than four thousand member companies in Ontario. Our membership is made up of all disciplines involved in residential construction, including builders, land developers, renovators, trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, Realtors, mortgage lenders, apartment owners and managers, plumbers, architects, engineers, lawyers and utilities, etc. all working towards building the best possible product and service for you, the customer. . Some of the concerns the Association are constantly dealing with are, the cost of housing, types of housing, cost involved in servicing land, lot levies, more energy efficient housing such a R2000, improving building materials and conservation awareness, just to mention a few. As the industry responsible for building the communities of tomorrow, we are concerned and believe that all Canadians have a right to decent and affordable housing and we are collectively working to this end. All association members are required to abide by our strict code of ethics and are expected to be honest and fair in their dealings with one another and their customers. OSHAWA DURHAM HOME BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION Box 704, Oshawa 579-8080 2) HAS THE COST OF ELECTRIC HEATING GOT YOU WORRIED? by up to PIETY (1 SRV TTR ST. (TC heating costs with a modern, efficient, chimneyless oil furnace! Hints for ranges, fridges and dryers The facts about energy efficiency Electric Range Check the EnerGuide rating. Self-cleaning ovens have extra insulation, and can save energy during use. Use the self- cleaning feature no more than once a month: your energy con- sumption will be reduced. Freezer efficiency Chest type freezers are more efficient than uprights: heavier cold air stays inside when the lid is opened. Check the Ener- Guide label before you buy, and choose a magnetic airtight seal for energy efficiency. Put your freezer in a level, dry, cool, well- ventilated area. Defrost when frost build-up is more than 0.5 cm (1/1"). Temperature should be set at - 18 degrees Celsius (0 degrees Fahrenheit). Arrange items loosely until frozen. Then, repack tightly. O 7% The cost of electricity continues to rise and Ontario Hydro is actively looking for ways to reduce its peak loads. We can help and save YOU money! The National Energy Board's technical report released last September, predicts that oil prices will remain level over the next twenty (20) years until 2010. 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Get the details at your appliance dealer. Locate your fridge away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Leave enough clear- ance behind and above for prop- er operation. Keep cooling coils at the back clean and dust-free. Overloading your fridge harms it's efficiency, and if it's a manu- al defrost unit, don't let ice build up to more than 0.5 cm (1/4"). The food section temperature should be 3 degrees C (38 de- grees F) and the freezer com- partment - 18 degrees C (OF). TT the Cold Facts Optimum FRIDGE PERFORMANCE DELIVERS BIG SAVINGS. How can you get the most out of your refrigerator? First keep the fridge temperature between 2° and 5°C (36°-41°F) and the freezer at -18°C (0°F) Every six months, carefully vacuum the condenser coils at the back of the fridge with a brush. Drain and clean the evaporation tray at the bottom of your refrigerator and defrost the freezer when ice builds up over '/.". Your fridge will perform better and you'll save money! 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