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Show Home Energy, Sunday, April 2, 1395 THE DAILY HERALD, Provo, Utah, Page 7 Getting the most efficiency from your water heater Water heating consumes approximately 15 percent of your home's energy bill. g With a few ideas on how to use hot water more efficiently, you and your family can reduce that percentage easily and painlessly. cost-savin- Here's how: Wrap your water heater and hot-wat- er pipes with insulation. But be sure and check warranties on newer tanks. Some new models are better left unwrapped, so they can CHLORINE: (Continued from Page velopment of Carrier's 6) Millen- nium scroll compressor. "Up until now, there hasn't been a compressor that could operate efficiently with a chlorine-fre- e refrigerant,'" he said. '"The new compressor works just as efficientand potentially better with ly a chlorine-fre- e refrigerant than what is presently available. " According to Lord, heat their surrounding areas, such as basements or garages. Repair leaky faucets. A steady drip can waste hundreds of gallons of water a month and the energy required to heat it. Take showers instead of baths. Showers typically require only half the hot water as baths. Install faucet aerators and efficient showerheads they deliver big savings from the moment they're installed. Most standard showerheads deliver four to five gallons of water per minute, but the optimal rate at which you can save energy and still be comfortable is just under three gallons per minutes (GPM). To find out how much water your shower delivers, use a bucket and watch with a second hand. Turn the shower on at a normal level, place the bucket one-gaii- the er Most standard showerheads deliver four to five gallons of water per minute, but the optimal rate at which you can save energy and still be comfortable is just under three gallons per minutes (GPM). Do as much household cleaning as possible with cold water. Don't let hot water (and your money) run down the drain while shaving or washing dishes. Use sink stoppers or dishpans to keep hot water in the sink where it can be used. gents for washing clothes whenever possible. Only run washing machines and dishwashers with full loads. If your house will be unoccupied for more than three days and your water heater is protected from freezing temperatures, turn it off. i c 3 I r 4 I mm 1 water-heat- er - y JSJqw there's a way to help protect the ozone that's as practical as it is comfortable: Carrier's new Ozone Friendly'" residential air conditioner, the first of its kind in the world. Non-ozo- ne depleting High-efficien- cy Reduces noise pollution Lowers utility bills For more information, call us, your Carrier "Inside Guys," today. homeowners are knowledgeable Carrier 38TN WereThe Inside Guys. BERGMANN HEATING AIR CONDITIONING si 250 Mountainland Drive, Orem 225-462- 2 ROYDEN INC. AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING 222 Draper Lane, Provo 374-S7S- 9 3 tank wrap can greatly improve efficiency, but check warranties or guidelines for new models to see if tank wraps are recommended. A ! ozone-friendlines- . kitchen-sin- k We're NOT Out In The Ozone WeatherMaker 134a, while revolutionary in one respect, is no more difficult to install or service than conventional units. "It does require some special training, and we are pfoviding our dealers and their service people with the information and technical support they need." Lord said the chlorine-fre- e air conditioner meets some of the company's most important criteria for product development: environmental protection, high energy efficiency and low sound levels. s, "In addition to its air condithe chlorine-fre- e tioner is up to 50 percent more energy efficient than a typical 10 unit and is one of the quieyear-ol- d test on the market, ' ' he said. According to Lord, the company expects to find a ready market air conditionfor the chlorine-fre- e er. Consumer research and feedback from Carrier dealers, he said, show that a high percentage of on the ozone issue and anxious to products. purchase ozone-friendl- y "We believe the key to the future is providing air conditioning systems that deliver the energy savings and comfort consumers have come to expect and enjoy while protecting the environment and preserving our resources," Lord said. The WeatherMaker 134a air conditioner will be available on a limited basis in early May, the company said. The Alliance for Energy Efficiency' Conference is. an annual media event sponsored by Carrier to bring together noted environmentalists, scientists, government agency representatives, builders, architects and heating and cooling contractors to discuss questions, challenges and solutions as they relate to creating a balance between energy efficiency, environmental considerations and indoor ' comfort. . . . Always use cold water with disposal units. In addition to saving hot water, it helps solidify grease, which can then be ground up and washed away. Use cold-watcycles and deter- - under the flow and time how long it takes to fill the bucket with water. If it takes less than 20 seconds, your flow rate is above three GPM, and you could save money with a more efficient showerhead. SNIDER & SONS ENERGY SYSTEMS 954 East 100 North, Pay son 4S5-924- 9 |