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Tons of Comfort at tow^Gost "Over the years, homeowners have become more and more' sophisticated in their purchasing habits. It's no longer enough to~ manufacture furnaces and air-con and average heating and cooling efficiencies ? people want and expect more. ?Tod a y- s-c<msu fliers- are looking for space conditioning units that are more cost-competi tive with high efficiency and Com fort levels, and most importantly, are reliable. With the active participation of member companies such as Piedmont Natural Gas, the Gas Research Institute is sponsoring York International Corporation and Briggs & Stratton in the develop ment of a three-ton gas engine-dri ven heating and cooling system? With a higher comfort level than existing electric heat pumps or air ?conditioners, the gas heating and cooling system also has one of the lowest operating costs of any com petitive space conditioning equip ment. Overall, system reliability and homeowner acceptance proved to be excellent in field tests. The key components of the gas heating and cooling system were specifi cally designed by leaders in the industry ttr~achreve hi gii perfor "m a nee at a competitive eostT" These' "optimized components" inerease the reliability and long life of the system, reducing overall "maintenance costs. With the ga? system, maintenance consists of an ann iraHterv tee c he.e kup wij^ t he r dealer replacing only the oil. spark . plug and filters. ? ? Surveys conducted on the comfort needs were met, in some cases, even better than by the con ventional gas furnace, and cooling comfort was excellent. By using a ' natural gas engine, the gas heating and cooli ng system supplies hotter air than the electric heat pump? which means better heating^com fort for the homeowners. Engine heat can also be used year-round for water heating and recovered in the winter for ^pace heating, reducing the need for a back-up heating system. Using natural gas instead of elec tricity for cooling wilt easethe electric utilities' peak summer cooling loads and create more bal anced residential gas demand throughout the year. York, which will manufacture and market this natural gas version of a heat pump, expects the unit to be available for purchase sometime in 1994. For more information, contact Pied mont N aturat Gas at 760-0500. What Does Fair Housing Mean? April was Fair Housing Month, culminating in a Housing Fair at the Benton Convention Center that ushered many first-time homebuy ers through the murky waters of the home-buying process. But what does "Fair Hous ing" mean? Simple! That you can choose to buy a home where ever you choose to live. Just ask your REALTOR. The elimination of housing discrimination is one of the most challenging problems facing soci ety. As REALTORS, we are ethi cally committed to stopping dis crimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familiar status or national origin. The com mitment of the National Associa tion of REALTORS and REAL TORS locally is vital to the elimi nation of discrimination in hous ing. What does this mean to you, a prospective home buyer? It means that no one can restrict where you ? choose to buy a home. You can buy in any area of the city that you choose ? East Winston, Clem mons. Kernersville, or where ever. Your REALTOR has a responsibil ity not to discriminate in showing you neighborhoods, as well. The choice of where to live rs yours?- ? not your real qstate agent, mort gage lender or friends. Protect your right to fair housing! If you have questions about F;air Housing, call the Winston Salem Association of REALTORS or contact any REALTOR you choose. The choice is yours! ? By Charles Washington , REA LTOk vvi th Re/Max Advantage I Home A ..a kiMthn 1 k, t, v turt,. Better Living. When you're ready for more comfort, more economy, and more efficiency, you're ready for a Gas Advantage Home. It's the best home value-you can buy ? right now and for years to come. Only a Gas Advantage Home can offer you the opportunity to have all the advantages of natural gas heating, water heating, out door lighting, clothes drying, and cooking? made even more efficient by the latest technology. So when you look for a home, look for this sign. It's the symbol of a better life for you. Hi
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