 | Change your filter or clean it once a
month. When you get your electric bill, this is a good time to remember to
do this.
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 | Purchase a maintenance agreement from your
HVAC dealer to have your equipment serviced and cleaned once a year. Even
with new units this keeps them running in top performance and helps prevent
major problems in the future.
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 | Set your fan to auto instead of on. This
helps reduce your electric bill.
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 | Make sure your outdoor unit is not blocked
by shrubs, flowers, snow or dead grass. With a garden hose spray the outdoor
unit as needed.
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 | Vacuum your grills and registers once a
month. Wipe them off as needed and keep furniture and curtains from blocking
them to help get a good air flow.
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 | Never stack or pile objects around your
furnace, especially paints, thinner, or any flammable items.
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 | Install a smoke detector for every level of
your home and check your batteries monthly.
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 | Install a carbon monoxide detector for each
level of your home and check your batteries monthly.
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