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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday November 30, 1994 Close vents and doors in unused rooms. If pipes or Page 10 Natural gas cooking costs less ovens, comBased on U.S. Departducts run through unheated ment of energy statistics, puterized controls and surareas, insulate them. face level-grill5. Use drapes, shutters, the estimated annual opMany gas ranges and awnings, shade trees, glass erating cost for a new natural gas cooktops also offer down-drawith reflective film or solar or self venting feathe screens to keep sunlight out range is about one-hain the summer and let it in cost of operating an electric tures that are designed to range, according the pull steam, smoke and during the winter. cooking odors down and out 6. Check to see if attic and American Gas Association. Most natural gas ranges of the kitchen, eliminating basement (or crawl space) have the recommended now feature pilotless igni- the need for an overhead tion systems instead of vent. level of insulation. Another efficiency fea7. If you have a woodburnstanding pilot lights. is the gas convection-oven- , ture ing fireplace, consider in- Eliminating pilot lights where hot air is forced stalling a natural gas fire- saves about 30 percent of the place insert, which can save natural gas used by a into the oven by a highspeed fan. No preheating is on energy costs compared range. Natural gas ranges offer necessary. Heated air goes with wood. A gas fireplace also will dramatically remany features, including directly to the food, starting duce the air pollution creprecise temperature control, the cooking process immeg and continu diately and saving energy. ated from burning wood. 8. Consider storm or thermal windows and doors or double paned glass. A ous-cleani- ng s. high-efficien- cy ft lf i Ten Using energy wisely can reduce consumption and save money on utility bills. Here are some tips: 1. Seal leaks around doors, windows and other openings, such as pipes or with caulking or ducts weather-strippin- ideas energy-savin- g g. 2. Set thermostats between 65 and 70 degrees in the winter, at least 5 degrees lower when sleeping, and at 58 degrees when away from home for more than a few hours. (Warmer tempera- tures are recommended for homes with ill or elderly persons or infants). 3. Set water heater temperatures at 140 degrees (at 120 degrees in homes with infants or elderly persons to guard against accidental scalding), and install water-flow restrictors in and faucets. 4. Change filters or clean the filters in heating and cooling units twice a year. show-erhea- ds self-cleanin- less-expensi- alternative ve is plastic sheeting, which can be temporarily fastened over doors and windows to retain heat or air condition- ing. 9. Be sure that dishwash- ers, washing machines and clothes dryers are fully loaded before running. 10. When buying new appliances, compare energy efficiency ratings and annual operating costs. A slightly higher initial cost for a appliance could pay itself back in a very short time through energy savings and lower utility bills. Many natural gas utilities offer assistance and special programs designed to help consumers reduce their energy bills. Contact your local gas utility for more information. high-efficien- NATURAL GAS RANGES DRYERS WATER HEATERS WATER HEATER COMPANY cy CROSLEY MONTICELLO MERC 80S Main Monticello 801-587-22- 56 PLUMBING & HEATING Photo courtesy American Gas Association APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE If you are beyond the mains, Use clean, efficient Appliance Sales Installation & set-u- p After the sale service and maintenance Furnaces Boilers Water Heaters Gas Logs D) PROPANE Your Natural Gas Connection ; 333 NORTH 300 WEST (30-3- 3) BLANDING J |