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Show Home Energy, Sunday, April 2, 1995 THE DAILY HERALD, Provo, Utah, Rage J Shopping f or coonn g or heating systems Heating, cooling homes naturally If you're thinking of buying and installing a heat pump or centra! air Aiong with conventional air conditioning and heating systems, there are many natural ways to help keep your home r conditioner, take this checklist with you. Remember, it's important to choose a contractor who will properly install and service your heat pump or central air conditioner. The best central air conditioning or heat pump equipment will give only mediocre performance if its comfortable year round. Open windows on the shady side of the house early in the day to let the cooler air poorly installed. Get more than one estimate and ask for the names and phone numbers of satisfied inside and keep shades drawn ob the sunny tide.' As the sun passes over the house, reverse which windows are open and which shades are drawn. Selecting certain windows to remain open throughout the day will help your home remain much cooler. in addition to closing windows and shades to keep direct sunlight out, you can install awnings or purchase and install reflective window glass or film to keep out the sun's heat. If you choose shading for the south side of your home, select a type that can be removed during the winter for a reverse effect. users. This checklist can help you evaluate your heating and cooling Is k connected, sealed with l)L approved duct tape and insulated? tor, enough insulation. Additional insulation or storm windows will keep a home more comfortable, lower energy bills and could possibly allow a smaller, less expensive needs and assist you ia determining the qualifications of your contrac- Is the contractor an H-P- dealer,, certified by the Refrigera- tion Service Engineers Society (RSES)? Determine if the existing ductwork in your home will adequately handle the larger volumes of air a central air or heat pump requires. Make sure your home has central air conditioner or heat pump lo be installed. Use a heat lossheat gain analysis to determine if the air conditioning or heat pump unit is properly sized for your home. If you're planning to add rooms in the basement or build onto your home, determine if the unit will efficiently handle remodeling or expansion needs. What is the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) or Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) rating? (The higher the rating, the more efficient the equipment.) A SEER rating of 12.0 or better is recommended for (See CHECKLIST, Page 4) SEER Rating When checking or Seasonal systems, look for each unit's SEER which indicates the unit's cost efficiency compared to other Energy Efficiency Ratio units. The higher the SEER the better; ratings of 12 and over are considered exceptional, air-conditioni-ng PacifiCorp introduces the world's most energy-efficierefrigerator nt and The most energy-efficieenvironmentally friendly refrigerator in America has arrived at local appliance stores, thanks to the support of Utah Power, a division of PacifiCorp, a contributor to its development. The "super fridge" is the result of a national competition sponsored by PacifiCorp, along with 30 other companies and organizations. They offered $30 million lo the manufactorer that could produce nt accelerating the development of an environmentally friendly refrigerator to improve air quality. Spurred by the slow pace of energy efficiency improvements in appliances, PacifiCorp and other nt chloro-fluorocarbo- ns (CFCs). Used in most cooling systems, CFCs deplete the ozone layer, which protects the earth from radiation. of CFCs contribute to global warming. Whirlpool won the Super cient Refrigerator ns may Effi- Program (SERP) by producing a CFC-fre- e refrigerator that is also 30 percent more energy efficient than 1993 federal energy standards. It uses hydrofluorocarbons instead of CFCs "The refrigerator is the third so larger energy user ia a home, t we knew tliat an refrigerator would offer savings to customers on their electric bills," energy-efficien- said Harold Bullock, Energy Serv- ices Manege to Silt Lake City-"Bu- t, we were also interested ia Spsc ializlng in the advanced technology of Day & Night's high efficiency air conditioning packages. organizations formed the SERP consortium to pool resource and to influence the marketplace to create a refrigerator that would benefit the environment and consum- ers. PacifiCorp's electric utility divisions, Utah Power and Pacific TKs "super fridge" Is the result of a national competition sponsored by PacifiCorp, along with 30 ether companies and organizations. refrigerthe most energy-efficieator mat was also free of I The Lindstroms Serving Utah County For Over 40 Years Since 1909 Power, serve some 1.3 million customers in severn western states. PacifiCorp committed $1 million to the project from 1994 through 1997, These payments are expected to keep the price competitive with other less efficient, CIC'frte models. The first SERP refrigerator is a e foot refrigmodel . eratorfreezer It is priced at the distributor level about the same as comparable models on Che market, making mem af fordable for consumers. Member of the SERF consortium include PacifiCorp and 23 other utilities, the Electric Power Research Institute, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Natural Resources Ctefewje-Cseft--c- il and die Department of Energy. c PRO. side-by-sid- VLKBi Free Estimates $onM Mode 5J7 . . . with Inmqi Etlidoncy Ratio (SEER) of up to 14 tor ptaity of cooling fowrn end energy tKringt. J Financing Availably For Qualified Utah Power Customer |