ye. ee 34 ~- Wednesday, November 27, 1985 - Narth Shore News Curbing the high cost of energy use NOW THAT we're § ap- proaching that time of vear when there’s a nip in the air, the Canadian Gas Associa- tion advises that there are several low-cost or no-cost Steps everyone can take to reduce energy use and costs. Even with plentiful natu- ral gas, Canada’s least ex- pensive, most efficient home heating fuel, careful energy management makes sense. In addition to your fur- nace, the major energy users in your home are the water heater, clothes dryer and the range. The following energy-saving practices will help shave dollars from your home heating bill. Have your furnace check- ed and cleaned by a qualified serviceman before the winter sets in. Clean or change the fur- nace filter every month dur- ing heating season. Keep room temperatures at 20°C (68°F) or lower during winter days and 18°C (65°F) or lower at night. Consider purchasing an automatic clock thermostat which can be programed for multiple temperature set- tings. It won't forget to make energy-saving changes even if you do. Make sure you position the thermostat so that it is not near a heating o7 cooling vent, or in a place where the sun could hit it, or on an exterior wail, near a window or an exterior door. During cold weather, draw draperies at night to limit heat loss; open them on sunny days to let the heat in. Close off unused rooms. With central forced air heating, first check with a heating contractor to balance air flow in the system. Dress properly. Wear clothes that suit the weather. A sweater in cold weather means that the thermostat will not have to be set as high. Close the fireplace damper when it is not in use. Attach heat deflectors above forced air vents on walls to direct heat downward, since hot air Naturally rises. 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