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Show When replacing a gas furnace, bigger isnt necessarily better Today's generation of gas furnaces can boost indoor comfort levels at the same time they cut heating bills. Considering this combination of benefits, is it any wonder that so many home- - owners are replacing their old, inefficient units with these modern, high-tec- h models? If youre thinking about replacing your old gas furnace, the Trane Home Com DK 0 Amer APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE If you are beyond the mains, Use clean, efficient PROPANE ajiw:in!S3 nsn o massif SUNRISE ENGINEERING, INC. Expresses gratitude to the City of islanding and its citizens for their patience and support during the construction of the Natural Gas Distribution System fort Institute reminds you that selecting the right size A furnace is important. unit thats too small will lack the ability to give you the comfort you want. A unit that is too large will cost more to buy and operate. The heating experts also remind you that the size of a gas furnace refers to its heating capacity not its physical dimensions. The capacity of a heating system is measured in BTUs (British thermal units) per hour. The correct size depends on the size of your home, its construction and insulation, the way you use the house and the normal winter temperatures in your area. A qualified heating and cooling dealer can estimate the heat loss of your home by measuring the amount of wall, roof and floor space exposed to the outside, and the amount of insulation you have. . Using a mathematical formula that includes the desired indoor temperature and the local outdoor temperature ranges, he can then recommend an appropriate size for your new furnace. In many cases, older homes have furnaces that are larger than necessary, and homeowners are pleased to discover they can replace it with a smaller capacity unit. This situation often exists because of the addition of significant amounts of insulation or because of other THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday November 30, 1994 thats only 60 percent eff- The heating contractor can also tell you if any changes are needed in the venting of the furnace. In most cases, the new furnace is placed in the same location as the old and uses the system. However, many of todays venting gas furnaces can be vented out a sidewall similar to a gas high-efficien- cy dryer. If youre thinking about installing a new furnace, the Trane Home Comfort Institute notes its also a comfort American Gas Association. Such maintenance will ensure safe and efficient op- eration. contractors Heating should follow the man- A.G.A. The says. check-u- p should grammable thermostat. And, if you dont already have it, its also a good time to think about adding central air conditioning. Be sure to tell your heating contractor of your desire so that he can match the needs of the cooling system with that of the gas furnace. lubrication of the blower motor; replacement of blower belts, if needed; cleaning of pilots and burner chamber; removal of dust and lint from furnace vents, registers and baseboard heaters; 1967 and a commercial turkey grower raised a turkey to a weight of 75 pounds. cleaning and adjusting of thermostats. U.S. Natural Gas Consumption 1993 (Source: Energy Information Administration) energy conservation measures that have been taken to substantially reduce the heat loss of the house. The increased efficiency of todays gas furnace is another reason. For example, a new, smaller furnace thats 90 percent efficient can produce as much heat as a larger capacity furnace r PARLEY REDD TRUE VALUE True Value Master Mechanic natural gas water heaters in 5-ye- ...k. Gas Association ar warranty BLACK PIPE IN STOCK Parley Redd True Value 82 SOUTH MAIN 6 American stock Competitively priced Clean natural Gas. America's best energy value. J 801-678-22- 28 in- clude: inspection of the furnace vent system; removal of any leaves, nests or other obstructions from inside the chimney; replacement or cleaning of the air filter; levels that in mance, according to the guidelines for each unit in accordance with local building codes and regulations, even more. These include an electronic air cleaner, a humidifier and a pro- Weight records show All heating systems should be serviced periodically by a qualified contractor to ensure top perfor- ufacturers maintenance good time to think about adding accessories that can increase furnaces need check-up- s All icient. same Page 9 BLANDING |