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February 2011 It’s Time for the Carolina Home Show Visit PWC at the 2011 Carolina Home Show at the Crown Expo Center, Feb. 25, 26, 27. Be sure to visit us at the PWC booths and register to win prizes, including credit on your PWC bill. Complimentary Fat Trappers, Compact Florescent Light bulbs and water saving kits while supplies last. Visit carolinahomeshow.com and register to win free tickets to the 2011 show. PWC on the Air Join host, Wendy Riddle, as PWC Connections presents ‘The Best of 2010’ featuring the viewers favorite shows of 2010. Airs on Time Warner Community Channels 7 and 60 on Tuesdays. Ch. 7 - February 8, 22 - 8 pm Ch. 60 - February 1, 8, 15, 22 10 am and 4 pm Learn about: • Utility Easements • What’s Leaking? • How to connect to new sewer service er • PWC-A Fit! Friendly Company Operate Your Fireplace Efficiently Nearly everyone agrees that a wood-burning fireplace adds beauty and value to a home, but it can be a source of major heat loss. In fact, 80% to 90% of the heat produced by a wood-burning fireplace is often lost through the chimney. Moreover, an open fireplace pulls in more air than needed for combustion (including the warm air within your home and the cold air that seeps in around windows, doors and other openings), which can increase your winter heating bills substantially. Keep Your Heating Bills from Going Up in Smoke There are a number of fireplace accessories that, if used correctly, will help you save energy by reducing heat loss through your fireplace, including the following: Fireplace Damper. The damper is designed to prevent the warm air generated by your furnace from being lost through the chimney when it is not in use. Over time, temperature changes and moisture can warp the damper so that it no longer seals properly. Without a tight seal, you may see a significant increase in your heating bills. If the seal on the damper is not working properly, have it repaired or replaced. Flue Sealer. A flue sealer (also known as a draft stopper) is a removable stopper that prevents air from escaping through the chimney. These inflatable devices — made from heavy-gauge plastic — are from escaping through the devices — made from hea inexpensive, and easy to install and remove. You typically install a flue sealer in the off-season and remove it at the start of the heating season. Place the flue sealer just below the damper to prevent heat loss and downdrafts when the fireplace is cold and not in use. Glass Doors and Fireplace Covers. Glass fireplace doors are designed to fit standard firebox openings. Secure-fitting frames with fiberglass seals and adjustable inlet vents reduce heat loss and pre- vent downdrafts. Removable fireplace covers, which are considerably less expensive than glass doors, fit tightly around the fireplace opening to prevent heat loss when the fireplace is not being used. Fireplace Inserts. A fireplace insert is like a wood stove modified to fit your masonry fireplace. It prevents heat from escaping up your chimney and can improve the efficiency of your fireplace by 65% or more. Inserts consist of a firebox and a steel shell. Room air is warmed as it flows between the firebox and shell. Most units have glass or metal doors and air circulating fans, which redistribute the warmed air into the room. Professional installation is recommended. Reprinted with permission by Tech Resources, Inc. Protect Your Property and the Environment. Don’t Pour Grease Down the Drain! Smart food disposal can help protect Smart foo our environment and sourc our environment and source drinking water as well as your own property. Fat, grease and oil down the drain can cause grease blockages, a primary cause of untreated wastewater spills. Do your part by following these guidelines for proper food disposal. PWC is proud to continue its designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) for providing its customers with the highest degree of reliable and safe electric service, making your PWC electric services a great value. 2 UCW FEBRUARY 2-8, 2011 • Dispose of fats, grease and oils properly. Pour fat, grease and used cooking oil into a disposable con- tainer (empty plastic containers from butter, cheese and other foods work well) and put it in the garbage. • Wipe grease from pots and pans with a paper towel before you wash them. • Compost your vegetable scraps or throw them in the trash. • Never throw meat scraps down the drain. • Don’t think heavy-duty drain cleaners “melt” the grease. It re-solidifies inside sewer lines and blocks them up. Customer Service - Now Located at 955 Old Wilmington Road Telephone Service 483-1382 Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, excluding holidays We’re On It! 1-877-OUR-PWC1 24-Hour Emergency Visit Us Online Pay the easy way at: www.faypwc.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM