During the December holiday season we tend to get
lost in hustle and bustle of the season. But with December’s
celebrations the New Year looms. The New Year is the perfect time to
check a few things around your house.
The
first thing you should check is your furnace filters. A clogged or
dirty air filter is a detriment to your heating and air conditioning
system and your health; therefore it’s well worth what little time it
takes to make sure the filter is clean all year round. With a little
planning and forethought, you can keep your HVAC system working as
efficiently as possible while decreasing your electric bill, reducing
allergy and asthma symptoms, and keeping you cool and comfortable during
those hot summer days and warm and cozy all winter long.
The
second thing is your smoke detector batteries. In standard type battery
powered smoke alarms, the batteries need to be replaced at least once
per year and the whole unit should be replaced every 8-10 years.
The
last thing you should replace is your water filters on your tap water
and in your refrigerator. There are quite a few benefits to changing
your water filter. Changing your water filter more frequently will help
avoid cloudy ice, a funny-taste, unpleasant odor, discoloration and
floating particles. It can also save you from expensive repairs to water
fixtures, because ineffective filters allow sediment build-up causing
fittings to break, fixtures to leak and reduced water pressure. Not
changing your filter frequently enough can also result in “filtered”
water containing more bacteria than the original water source. Water
contaminants can be trapped in the filter, resulting in bacteria growth.
Have a safe and Joyous holiday season and remember, if you need emergency service during the season, our staff is here and waiting to help you. A Blessed Holiday and a Happy New Year from our family to yours.
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