Oakville Beaver, 3 Feb 1993, p. 51

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Smoke _ that comes into the room from a wood stove is called "smoke spillage" and contains toxic chemicals that are dangerous to breathe â€" particuâ€" larly serious to children â€" whose lungs and airways are still developâ€" ing. Some of the reasons these toxic pollutants _ may spill in, is because of inadequate venting to the outâ€" side and chimney blockages.. Problems with wood stoves are most likely to hapâ€" pen when exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathroom are operating. There is a competition for airand leads to Many _ stove owners don‘t realâ€" ize that if they can smell smoke in the house, then someâ€" thing is wrong. How owners use their wood stoves regardless of model â€" plays an important role in reducing smoke. Smoke means trouble The right temâ€" perature for washâ€" ing depends on the type of fabric and what it‘s been soiled with. Cold water detergents work with water 15°C or warmer. And you can use cold rinses for everything. "com bus t io n spillage" â€" a situaâ€" tion in which some of the smoke is drawn out of the wood stove and into the room.A well designed woodâ€"burning sysâ€" tem consists of a chimney enclosed inside the house (as opposed to an exterior chimney), and has a straight, short flue pipe. If owners find that there is a persistent smell of smoke in their homes while the wood stove is operating, then have it inspected by a qualified installer to find and fix the problem. (From RE 29) really save by using hot water only when really necessary. Energy conservation is vital Using the water level and cycle most approâ€" priate to each load and trying to make up full loads with each washing are also important ways to save energy and money. Clothes Dryer You can avoid wasting the enerâ€" gy â€" spent in overdrying your clothes if you sort the clothes by fabric weight and AVIEW FROMVâ€"THE WESTRIDGE:., Nestled in the Olde Oakville Harbour. A new lifestyle awaits you in the Westridge Townhouses. Set on the Historic West Bank of the Harbour. 7 custom townhouses. WESTRIDGE cmyrige yc ie on t in in c nnpiiit i hitir ic sn on on NdORipiesscsecr en s m ns repr ie s mz CHRISTOPHER G. INVIDIATA RF/”‘ BX aéoam/z; THE NATURAL PLACE To BI FALL OCCUPANCY 2 sold at preâ€"construction pn For ptiva?ersdewing of mrm & elelevations call set the clothes dryer time and temperature to get each load done just right. Remember to clean the lint screen after every load, and if possiâ€" ble, periodically clean the venting ducts. Air Conditioning Your _ house will stay cooler in summer if your attic is ventilated. 338â€"9000 7A C Try to use your air conditioner only on really hot days. Start it early You can keep hot sunshine out of your house by closing blinds and drapes on the sunny side of the house, installing awnings, and by planting deciduâ€" ous shade trees and vines or trelâ€" lises to shade southâ€"facing winâ€" dows. Sales Rep Set the thermoâ€" stat so that it cools the air down only as far as the highest comfortâ€" able temperature. Do your hot work, such as cooking, laundering and dishwashing, durâ€" ing the cooler in the day when the air in the house is still fairâ€" ly cool, and keep all the windows closed while it‘s running. ies MpPalsie ns ieaienes parts of the day. Lighting H o use h old lighting can also be more energy efficient. Rooms painted and decoâ€" rated in lighter colours need fewer watts of electricity to light them. And if you really want a lot of light for your watts, fluorescent lamps are about three times more efficient â€" than You can, howâ€" ever, improve the efficiency of your incandescent lamps by keeping the bulbs and their reflectors clean and dusted. Dimmer switches also save energy, as well as providâ€" ing attractive and more _ flexible lighting levels. Also try to plan for ‘task lighting‘. incandescent lamps. PSECH adpac SNESUE is slsn That means locatâ€" * ing and aiming ,%’ your lamps just 0 where they‘re & needed, not necâ€" a essarily on the ® ceiling or lighting ® up a whole room. 8 Task _ lighting & saves energy and § can be quite 8 attractive. & And finally, except where you need light all the time for safety, if you‘re not using a light, turn it off. Roors ‘zfl,u_;v;‘l wb

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