Lake Scugog Historical Society Historic Digital Newspaper Collection

Port Perry Star, 12 Nov 1996, p. 13

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"A Family Tradition for 130 Years" Heating system check-up @ On warm air systems, clean furnace filters or replace disposable filters before the winter. A dirty filter can reduce air flow and cause your system to work harder than it has to. © Keep your electric motor and fan bearings (and/or p pump) lubricated for greater efficiency. (Two drops* of N oil in the well each year should do it.) *Note: Some new motors do not need lubricating. © If you have a hot water heating system, ensure that it is filled to the proper level by bleeding air from each radiator. If you observe these basics, - » Waa - you will soon find that using gas can be even Some conservation ti ] more cconomical. Follow these simple rules and t : = nomical heating system. i Chimney check-up @ Make sure you have well fitting It's difficult to know when you have a chimney problem. First, answer keeps cold air out and warm air in. the following questions: caulking also helps. Se © Docs your chimney have a metal chimney liner? © Rugs. furniture, drapes; ete. warm air outlets and cold air "Consult your Yellow Repairers. a o Is your heating system connected to a metal venting system (that : is, not a brick or stone chimney)? If you answer "Yes" to either of © Proper attic insulation means these questions, you probably need not worry about your chimney (4) Dampers in open fireplaces sh 5 being able to adequately vent your furnace. . when the fireplace is got in use. = Any brick or stone chimney should receive periodic inspection from (5) Hot water radiators willnot heat a chimney expert. "However; bere are three simple checks you can air is in them. All air should be bled > yourself: ' ra piake yourself @® Make sure your humidifier is wor © Check the cleanout pit at the bottom of your chimney: Should Proper humidification can contribu you find any debris, remove it. If it contains bits of mortar, brick or economy and your comfort level. - *, erosion could be taking place. aed stone 81 Drop by our office and ask for our I © Use a mirror to look up your chimney, through your cleanout holder should know about carbon mon door, during daylight hours. You should have an unobstructed view to fresh air". : the outside. There should be no visual evidence of crumbling mortar, brick or stone. Your chimney may be "offset", which will Save up to 7% on bill with a Honeywell thermostat. not allow you a visual inspection with a mirror. In such cases, we suggest an inspection by a chimney expert. ** © Check outside chimney brickwork. You should not see ¢ a white. bstance on the bricks, stone or mortar. . a white, chalky substance * Automatically sets back the temperature while you're asleep or at work to reduce energy costs. If you have a problem € If there is any chimney blockage above the vent con- , ® Precise temperature control increases comfort in the home. nection, turn Off your heating system (and your gas water heater) immediately. Call a chimney repair company for an inspection * Easy to install and use. * Keypad holds up to 4 heating and cooling programs year 'round so you don't have to re-program each season. oO If there is more than an inch of broken mortar, brick or stone in the cleanout pit and you cannot see daylight using a mirror, follow the instructions in step 1. If there is no blockage, call a chimney PRT C anv** for : ispection. You may operate the furnace and , repair company® for an inspection y Of ° Works with most natural gas water heater until the chimney is inspected, but you should check Riirisage

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