WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1980, PAGE 9 -self. uNli A 1/4 inch crack along the bottom of adoor canleak< as much warmth as a hole in your wall the size of a basebail! Caulking and weather- stripping to plug heat leaks are the best defenses going-because these measures save your , valuable energy (and ,/ money) from heating the', ,j great Canadian outdoors. You can find out more in "Draft Defense'l -one of a series of brochures we've published to help you save energy While you're checking out those gaps in your draft defense, you miùght want to take a close look at how your home's insulation measures up for winter KEPINCfTHE HF£IN FTTY>\There's no two about it- when it cornes to saving energy and money * --in your 'Vw home, there's nothing like properly installed insulation. Check out the "R" factor of your home's present insulation, and proceed from there. You may even qualify for a CHIP grant that will help you carry the cost of insulating. AS you size up your homes insulation, don't forget to look at your furnace with an eye to making it more frugal with energy LII I ( s~. -~~y UPIGBllEHO&JN YOUR H&TWATE That steady "drip-drip" from annoing.Onedrip per of your hot wte ya 00Fond a sn 175 gallons down the drain. 1]1E FIUGÂL HRNACE Regular maintenance and some -<very simple steps are all you need to make your furnace more energy efficient Have your furnace à ~ checked and serviced once a year. Set the thermostat back a few (T ~ degrees. Check your air filter once a month QI and replace as needed. Make sure heat registers aren 't blocked by drapes or furniture- use deflectors when registers are under drapes. If you use electric heat, vacuum your baseboard heaters regularly. There are a lot more helpful furnace fips you can find out about But now, there are just a few words to, be said about keeping yourself in hot water. r es l' neetdinsvn nryunder my ro.Please send me the folloing brochures: I Draft Defense I []Te R Factor in Keeping the Heat In CIThe Frugal Furnace I Keeping the Hot in Your Hot Water ld also like information about saving energy Iin these other ways: E3le Cosy Renovation LE Buying a Home wvith Warmth in Mind Fixing that drip- ping tap is usually simple. There are J lots of ways you <c can cut back on energy waste with your hot water supply-insulate the tank and the first few feet of the hot water outiet pipe. Use your dishwasher only when full. And there are many more ways to save! Find out about ways to save energy under your roof by sending the coupon below. You'll receive handy, informative brochures that will give you the lowdown on higher energy savings. Follow their advice and you'll be doing your part to make sure that Ontario's energy future keeps on looking good. And remnember-winter's coming! Lite is good, Ontario. Preserve it. Conserve it. ®of Energy ee Hon. Robert Welch, % Minister Energy Ontario Ontario - - - - - - - - -- - And for my car: EThbe Drive to Save E Extra LAe Through Simple Upkeep El Buying the Car that Guzzles Less Send to: Ministry of Energy, GMS Box 37, Queen's ParkToronto, Ontario M7A 2B7 ~1 Name AddressI City Postal Code 1 - - - - - - - A lot of people i Ontario are saving energy right now. Join your neighbow and save some your DRMFIDEFESE