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 to help you save money

• Keep your return air filters clean
• Keep doors and windows properly sealed
• Keep vents and grills unobstructed
• Keep the condenser coil clean
• Properly adjust your thermostat
• Service your system at least once a year

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  Keep your return air filters clean

  The easiest way to ensure your system operates efficiently and economically is by keeping the air filter clean.  There are several types of air filters and several possible locations for the air filter.  Ask your service contractor where your air filter is located and which type of filter to use.

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  Keep doors and windows properly sealed

  Annually check the weather strip around the door and make sure the windows fit tightly.  This will reduce the heating load in the winter and the cooling load in the summer.  Your system will operate more economically as a result.

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  Keep vents and grills unobstructed

  Arrange your furniture and drapes so that all output vents and intake grills are free from obstruction.  This will reduce the cooling and heating load on your system for more economical operation.

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  Keep the condenser coil clean

  The condenser coil (the unit outside your house) should be kept clean to ensure efficient operation.  If the condenser coil becomes restricted by dirt, lint, paper, grass clippings, leaves, or other debris, system efficiency will deteriorate.  Use a garden hose to wash the coil.  CAUTION! Always shut off the circuit breaker, and never spray water on the motor or controls while cleaning.

  If in doubt, call your service company.

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Properly adjust your thermostat

The most economical operation of your system comes from setting the thermostat properly.  Set the thermostat at the highest summer setting or the lowest winter setting at which you are comfortable.  Typical settings are 78 degrees for summer cooling and 70 degrees for winter heating.  When cooling, your operating costs increase from 3% to 8% for each degree your thermostat is lowered.  when heating, your operating costs increase for each degree your thermostat is raised.

When the house is unoccupied, set the cooling temperature 2 to 4 degrees higher, drop back down when occupied.
(Note:  This can be accomplished automatically by using a set back thermostat.)

Use the auto setting on the thermostat; this reduces the cost and generally provides better humidity control in summer.

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Service your system at least once a year

Your system should be serviced at least once a year.  We provide a 15-point tune up to enable your system to operate at its peak efficiency.

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