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Show yr rTumni nriKia ym y Mjjuinoia Wednesday, Juno 4, C7 194i9 Designed Just For You Like a custom-tailoresuit, a central system shoud be made to measure for you and your home, the and Refrigeration Institute says. If your cooling system is designed for your own specific needs it will work more efficiently and economically but the Individual tailoring of central systems makes it 'difficult to state in advance 'what an for your home will, or 'should, cost. ARI says that the cost of a cooling system depends on a ' great many variables, and among them are the size and floor plan of your home, the way in which its oriented to of the sun, the amount exposed glass, roof Insulation, d sys-'te- landscaping, whether its an existing or new home and the size of your family. In spite of this, the institute says some rough guidelines to the cost of a system may be helpful. For example, a check of air contractors in conditioning different regions of the country shows that you can save money if you have a central system installed as your home is being built, rather than having it added after the house is occupied. But this saving varies considerably from as little as $50 to $60 up to $200. Labor costs which vary from one locality to another, also affect the price youll have to pay, with the differential amounting to perhaps as much as $15G. There are also these points to consider, ARI says: want to install a hydronic cooling system that cools by circulating If you can time your installation work for the fall or winconter when tractors are less busy than they are in the spring and summer, you may benefit from a lower installation cost. If you already have a ducted-ai- r heating system in your home, its likely that your contractor will be able to save you money by utilizing the existing ducts for cooling. Its possible to get a normal size home cenfor less trally than $1,000 in many areas of the country but it may also cost up to $1,100 or $1,200 depending on the materials and labor required. And if you three-bedroo- air conditioning. ' , , t' , The compact General V i S ' - I ,V; ' . air conditioner Electric Fashionette is ' ' J .3 V Borg-Wam- perfect for a Determine Cooling Heeds Before Buying A Unit box, you should determine a few things about your air con-- i ditioning needs and require- ments.' An objective appraisal will ;help you select exactly the correct air conditioning unit 'for your needs. The 1069 General Electric model line-u- p 'contains a unit for every 'need. $ First of ail, you must know how big an area you wish to are cool. Air conditioners grated in terms of BTU-H'capacity. You dont have to 3know what BTU is, but you should understand that the "bigger the area to be cooled, capacity jjthe more BTU-HI an air conditioner has to have order to cool it properly. As a very rough measure, It to '.takes about 30 BTU-H-r. cool each square adequately 115 an uninsulated roof through which outside heat can soak during the day, you should select a unit with more BTU-Hthan indicated above. Its always handy to have some reserve cooling power available in the room for r. July, August and September. You should also know what kind of electrical power la available in the rom where you want to put the air conditioner. Most 1969 GE air conditioners up to 12,000 BTU-Hcapacity can use the ordinary r. cally. tioners have various models that will fit into almost any type of window, Including steel casements and aluminum sliding windows. Your air conditioning unit should also have controls to permit you to set a thermostat for comfortable temperature. You should also be able to direct the airflow where you want it with cool air direction coutroL If you would like to get d utitlity from your air conditioner, it should have an air exchanger so that it can be used during all months to ventilate the area. volt alternating current available at most standard household outlets. If more capacity is needed, It may be necessary to install a 230 volt a.c. outlet, which is no big problem for a qualified electrician. Location and type of usage can be other factors to keep in mind. Your GE dealer has the information and experience that can help a great deal in selecting just tha right unit for your particular needs. Window size and type are no longer much of a problem, because the 1969 GE air condi If the room has large windows facing tha sunlight, or er Corporation, air conditioning does not require a burdensome amount of maintenance, but some simple thirgs must be done periodi- child's bedroom to keep her cool, comfortable. Now that youve decided to 'buy an air conditioner so that you wont have to go through ;(the summer in an apartment .or the bedroom thats like a hot According to the home air conditioning experts at the York Division of the THE electrical CHECK power cord. The wire should not be frayed or chafed. Sometimes, rubber or plastic insulation gets old and starts to crack. This may be especially true where the wire joins the plug. Check the plug, too, making sure that the con I I 1 tacts are not bent or broken, to get a better electrical contact, they can be cleaned with steel wool until they are shiny. If the cord, plu;, or wall outlet show any signs of damage, they should be replaced. air can seep through this summer and force the air conditioner to work harder Sometimes, a little sealing material can be used to fill up small Also, check Here Are Few Tips On System There are several air condi-- ; tioning myths that a home owner should be aware of it he wants the best service out ; of his unit. Some People Think: The bigger the electric air condi- tioner, the better. Really blast . . the cold air In there! , Actually: Its better to have the unit a little undersize j than one the The sealing window frame and the unit should be tight If it Isnt, hot between openings. water . Check Your Air Conditioner Now Warm spring gives advance warning of hot summer, and spring is the proper time for the homeowner to Check his chilled pipes, you must be prepared to pay a substantially higher initial cost. through the Heat's Aggravating jacket that seals the opening between the overlapping winIn a New York study of dow sash. weather influence, O. E. DexCHANCES ARE everything ter examined 40,000 arrests will be working fine. But, if for assault and battery. He not, call in the serviceman. If found that the Increase in its early In the season he such arrests exactly paralmay be able to take, care of leled the rise in temperature. things right away. A good modem air condiTemperatures, more than any other condition, Dexter tioner, properly cared for will affect the emoconcluded, operations give it trouble-fre- e for years during those sticky tional states which are conducive to fighting. summer days and nights. thats too big. The. result may be that the air will; be cool but clammy as the unit will cool the area quickly and turn off before humidity is removed. Some People Think: Turning the electric air conditioner off and on by hand gives more comfort and saves on electricity. costs Operating Actually: will be saved when you find the setting you like and let the unit run. It will provide more even cooling and better hu; midity control. Some People Think: Turn- - . Ing the thermostat to the coldest setting just before com-.- , pany arrives is the best way to keep the guests cool and comfortable. Precooling a,, house several hours before a party starts Is better. , Actually: , . TAKE ONE HOME FROM GRANITE TONIGHT! . I I I I n your-roun- -- r. r. r toot of room Area. All you have to do is measure the floor area of your bedroom, .for example, if that Is the f room you want to cooL Check List For Switch ITo Cool Air ! Many homes air conditioning duct work for cooling. 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