1. Change your furnace or air handler air filter every one to three months. Your furnace or air handler should always operate with a clean air filter. Follow your furnace or air handler manufacturer’s recommendations for changing the filter. Take …
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1. Use lighting as needed only. Lighting generates heat so reducing the use of lamps and lights may result in a notable reduction in room temperature. Make a habit of switching off lights when exiting a room. Use only necessary …
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It’s officially summer! Upside: Lots of family fun. Downside: Increased cooling equipment and appliance energy consumption and higher bills. That’s why it’s an ideal time to implement changes to reduce energy consumption around your home. First and foremost, fix …
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Before completing any central air maintenance, make sure that the system is turned off on the circuit breaker: 1. Read the owner’s manual and brush up on how it works. 2. Inspect the condensing unit. (The condensing unit is the …
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1. Lower the temperature setting. Odds are that you’re keeping your water warmer than is necessary for your home’s needs. Most people mistakenly never check or adjust the temperature setting that was set during the water heater’s installation. Keeping the …
1. Your refrigerator As the new Maytag® advertising jokes, the refrigerator is one hard-working kitchen appliance. It removes heat to reach a set temperature to keep your food fresh – all with very little maintenance work by you. If you’re …
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From time to time, we hear appliance, outdoor power equipment and heating and cooling equipment repair company rip-off stories from customers. Many companies are honest and reliable. Unfortunately, there are a few bad ones in the mix, too. This is …
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Many people make the mistake of leaving their window air conditioner in place during the winter or not taking the time to properly prepare the AC unit for storage. This can cause premature wear and broken components. Take an hour …
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True or false: “During the summer, you don’t have to change the filter in your furnace or air handler.” False. Filters have an extremely important role in the proper functioning of your heating and cooling system as well as your …
Cranking up the AC in your home? Portable fans working overtime? Yes, the same thing is happening in our homes, too! Here are 10 easy things you can do to reduce energy consumption, get more comfortable and lower your cooling …
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