Furnace maintenance a must How to elim (NC)-The cold weather is here, and if you had your must. " Fumce ainenace-s«n aH ow -îito-e ieuîdang xes A(relatd nwtha excess tsimortnttorutewtrea fumace tuned up in the fall, you're ready for winter's worst. If you didn't, however, here's something you should know: An annual checkup will not only save you money, it will also help you sleep more easily. That's because an inefficient heating system wastes fuel and your hard-earned dollars. More important, a fumace that's not operating properly can endanger your health by spilling carbon monoxide and other gases into your home. For savings, safety and comfort, routine maintenance of your oil or gas fumace is a I Milto Area( The t Marc 7 4 Furnace maintenance is not a "do-it-yourself" job .A qualified technician should give your heating system the annual once-over. It's as simple as calling a fumace contractor or your local gas utility. For more information on how to heat and cool your home the energy-efficient way, visit the Web site of Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency at http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca, or calI I 800 387- 2000 toll-free for free publications on saving energy. n Inc. r the South eted on or by oncems. inc. 611 Mubc n Hydro Distribution Inc. has awarded the Tree Trimming Contract fo of Milton to Quality Tree Service. rimming of trees will commence October 21, 2002 and will be compl h 31, 2003. Please call our Engineering Department if you have any c '401 l Milton Hydro Distribution1 55 Thompson Road South, PnO. 8L9T19 (905) 876-4 Milton, ON L9T 4N9 (95 87- (NC)--Did you know that excess levels of moisture or relative humidity in your home provide ideal environ- ments for contaminants like mold and dust mites, which are known allergens for many people? Elevated levels of moisture can also contribute to struc- tural damage within a home's walls, attic, foundation and exterior. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to regulate the level of humidity in your home. Here are some helpful tips from Jean Deslandes, Marketing Director at Venmar Ventilation, the country's leading experts in indoor air quality management, to help you con- trol the potential hazards created by excess moisture. • Daily activities in the kitchen and bathroom can introduce large amounts of water vapor and other contaminants into the home. Install and maintain hood exhaust fans of sufficient capacity over your kitchen range and in your bathrooms. Locate intakes where they can capture the most mois- ture and make sure that bath vents exhaust air outdoors and not into your attic or other interior space. • The exterior and interior of a home should be well-caulked, especially around windows and vents, to prevent water leaks. Without caulking, mold growth and structural problems may occur. "If you are building a home, insist that your builder install a proven waterproofing system, drain tile and vapor retarder to your home's founda- tion," Deslandes added. "A water-man- aged foundation can greatly improve indoor air quality by preventing prob lems associated with moisture." • Make sure a home's roof and win- dows are in good shape. Water leaks condensation and elevated levels o humidity may not be visible, but mois ture in interior wal spaces can encour age mold growth and structural degra dation. • It's important to route water away from your home's foundation. Keep gutters and drains clean and in good repair. Be sure downspouts have a five percent slope to carry water away from your foundation. • Elevated levels of humidity can also cause moisture problems includ- ing window condensation, structural rot and mold growth. To help control humidity and remove excess moisture levels from your home, consider installing a mechanical ventilation system, exhaust or a dehumidification system. "For exceptional results, you can look to the most recent innovation in the industry called the Whole-House HEPA air purification system." Deslandes said. "Venmar is the first manufacturer of ventilation systems to offer a unit that integrates heat recov- ery ventilation technology with HEPA filtration at an affordable price. "The systemn works tu provide fresh air through ventilation and at the samne time ensures the best indoor air quality by trapping airbome allergens such as 1pollen, dust, pet dander muId and bac- teria through its HEPA filter system.' According tu a recent SOM con- sumer survey of 350 purchasers of Venmar's new HEPA series unit, more than 92 per cent of people polled noticed a significant difference in their living environment since installing a unit in their homes. Respondents ciîed, in particutar, improvemelits in the quality of air, a decrease in the levet of humidity, an increase in fresh air and a decrease in respiratury problems. For more information on indoor air quality visit www.venlmar-venitilation.com. Milton Hydro Distributiol TREE TRIMMING IN THE SOUTH AREA mmmmuý mwzRiý