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Time to service the AC!
When hot weather sets in, it's important to make sure your air conditioning system is in top shape for the job:
- Have a qualified air conditioning service technician check out your system. Some routine maintenance, cleaning and a refrigerant check can make the difference between comfort and misery on hot days -- and save energy, too!
- Check the ductwork for leaks, and seal them. Insulating ductwork that runs through hot spaces, such as the attic, will also help reduce the loss of cooled air and improve efficiency.
- Clean or change the filter on your AC system monthly. The dirtier the filter, the less efficient the cooling performance.
- Make sure your thermostat is working properly, too. If the thermostat is in an area that's exposed to direct sunlight or heat from other sources, it will send inaccurate readings to the AC system and force it to work harder than necessary. The cost of replacing or relocating the thermostat could be repaid easily in energy savings!
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