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Show Page 4, THE HERALD, Provo;Utah, Gas Association, Wednesday, November 4, 1992 ; - New natural gas furnaces provide better heating value Gas dryers save time, money When it comes to clothes dryers, a natural gas model is your best buy. Here are some '': V. " reasons why: Lower operating costs. A gas dryer does the job for only pennies per load. It can dry three loads of laundry for the same cost as one load in a dryer using electricity. Greater durability. Gas dryers last a long time, usually 13 years or longer. Greater efficiency. A modern gas dryer uses much less energy than older models, and less than half as much as a dryer that uses electricity. Today's hightech gas dryers are equipped with automatic ignition, which lights the pilot on demand. Lower maintenance costs. Gas dryers are known for their troublefree operation. Look for a model that's certified by the American Gas Association. ! 'jp If you're in the market for a new furnace, you'll find that new technology has made clean natural gas an even better heating value than ever before. Features such as microprocessor-cont- t 'l 1 pressure 'c high-efficien- cy negative-- blow- draft-induci- ers and secondary recuperative coils all add up to heat-exchan- ge increased furnace efficiency. A model with a 65 percent efficiency rating used to be typical. Now, most manufacturers offer units, with some rated as high as 97 percent. S:.nce Jan. 1, 1992, all new gas furnaces are required by law to be at least 78 percent efficient. With all the options to choose from, take time to be sure you get the best value and efficiency for your furnace dollars. Here are a few tips: Contact two or three heating contractors. Ask them to calculate how large a furnace you need. Their calculations will reflect the size of your house, the amount of insulation, the number and location of the windows, and the amount of air infiltration. Remember: a correctly sized furnace is more efficient than an oversized furnace, even though the 539-345- y state-licens- Today's gas dryers cost less to operate and feature greater durability, higher efficiency and lower maintenance costs. ness settings, wrinkleprevention cooldown cycles, - le signals, after-cycl- e wrinkling cycle, lint filters, drying racks, drum lights and users' uals. man-tumblin- g, a fresheningde- - ed Most customer complaints are about poor installation. Work with a heating contractor who is familiar with the furnace you choose. As furnaces have become more complex, so have installation procedures. Some furnaces, for examstate-licens- ed ple, include devices to prevent noise and vibration from traveling through the ducts. If you have concerns about a particular contractor, check with the Heating and Contractors Association, the Better Business Bureau, or the Rocky Mountain Gas Association. water vapor is a byproduct of many higher- re (See FURNACE, Page 5) New piping allows building flexibility Semi-rigi- d natural gas piping that's as easy to install as electrical wiring has been approved for use in Utah. And the new technology could offer homeowners, builders and professional remodelers greater design flexibility when installing natural gas appliances. The new piping is called Corru gated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST), and is easier to install than the current rigid black iron pipe standard. industry d piping requires fewmuch greater flexhas er joints and And according to studies ibility. conducted by Mountain Fuel and other companies across the United States, the labor savings could be as high as 70 to 80 percent, which may help defray the higher material cost of CSST. CSST is The plastic-coate- d shipped in coils and is easily installed in continuous in a building. A single worker, with simple hand tools, can quickly plumb an entire building. In some applications, CSST may be the only way to get gas piping to meet the configuration of a home or commercial structure, according to Mountain Fuel. Heavywall steel piping (black iron) requires repeated measuring, cutting, threading and assembly of components during installation. fitBut CSST has at a need not does and joint tings every turn so it can be snaked through wall and floors. Line tests by Mountain Fuel and other companies have shown CSST can withstand pressures of more than 1 ,000 times its operating pressure. CSST also requires fewer fittings than black pipe, reducing opportunities for leaks. Cover plates prevent nail penetration. And its high flexibility defends against puncture and breakage. With such safety and laborsav- - ings advantages, CSST will be a welcome addition to the natural gas industry. Architects will have greater flexibility in design, builders may save in installation costs and more homeowners will have access to economical, clean natural gas COME AND SEE Mondofa Semi-rigi- 7. high-efficien- cy More convenient. Today's gas dryers are equipped with latest time and worksaving ff to meet your clothes drying needs. They include digital displays, touch controls, moisture sensors, diagonal air flow, polymer-coated drum seals, automatic timers, precise fabric and dry- - combustion, rolled smaller furnace runs more. But don't buy one so small that it can't keep up with the demands of your home or building. Compare prices and energy ratings. Expect to pay more up front for a model (84 percent efficient and higher), but less in fuel costs. 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