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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1935
Page
10
The article explains how proper fresh air circulation affects comfort in both seasons. It covers cross ventilation, door louvers, exhaust fans, and how winter sealing creates stale air pockets near cold walls. It recommends radiators or registers placement, heated air distribution, and optional silent blowers to improve air movement and reduce drafts.
Property owners are urged to inspect chimneys to prevent fires. Defective chimneys cause home fire losses, especially on farms, with autumn fires common. Modernization by FHA stresses inspecting before first autumn fire, clearing nests and obstructions, and calling a chimney expert if smoking or insulation issues arise. Common faults include poor draft, weak linings, and improper throat construction.
It is estimated that 95 percent of domestic hot water systems lack safety controls and Washington saw 36 boiler explosions last year due to uncontrolled temperatures. The cost of a reseating temperature control valve is small and would raise system safety.
A survey notes widespread demand for hot running water central heating and indoor washing facilities. It highlights that many homes lack adequate heating systems and that owner occupied households show high adoption of renewed heating though a significant portion still lacks modern provision.
Ash chute installation reduces fire risk by channeling ashes from coal or wood burning ranges into a concrete chamber ash can. It keeps dust and ashes off floors, requires non combustible materials, and can be funded by insured modernization loans under FHA.
The text provides incomplete figures on owner occupied homes with various percentages for equipment and uses across cities including Burlington and Cleveland. It notes high and low equipment levels and mention of median ages and cooking facilities, but the data is fragmented and unclear.
The article notes fewer newlyweds moving into new homes from 1924 to 1934 in Tacoma and Seattle, with declines in Pierce and Kinz counties. It cites the National Housing Act aimed at easing home purchases for low income through long term loans, and provides 1952 license data showing modest new home permits and marriages.
The article discusses how control of heating units relies on automatic feeding devices thermostat and humidifier. It notes improvements being installed in homes through modernization loans under the Federal Housing Administration.
Modernization of an old furnace system can save fuel and significantly improve home heating at reasonable cost. Key steps include an opening from the furnace jacket to the house air supply, coupling the opening via ducts, and ensuring equal duct areas. A fan or blower can speed air flow, with thermostatic control and optional water pans to raise humidity for more even temperatures.
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