Getting Ready For Hot Weather!

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While the calendar still says Spring, the temps are feeling very Summer and so we started looking for ways to get you (and your house) ready for the heat!

clipped from www.consumerenergycenter.org First, change your filters in your heating/cooling system. Change them regularly - at least monthly. If your air conditioner needs replacement do it BEFORE the HOT WEATHER HITS because heating & air conditioning repair people will be very busy. And more than likely, some other things around your home need attention as well. Your air ducts may need testing for leaks and then sealed. Your attic insulation probably has compacted, so you need to add an additional 5 to 8 inches. Your windows and doors and other parts of the building envelope may need caulking and weather stripping. You need solar window film to keep out the heat. Consider changing your old thermostat to a programmable one. You can save up to $100 a year by using a new sset-back thermostat. If your thermostat is really old and uses a mercury switch (a glass tube filed with silvery substance) call your local public works department to find out how to dispose of this toxic material.