air conditioning: Homeownership and the Three M's - 05/29/22 12:52 PM
  Homes are valuable assets and must be maintained so they function properly, are safe, enjoyable and hold their value.  Attention to maintenance, minimizing expenses and managing debt & risk will protect your investment.
Maintenance
It is interesting that people understand the necessity to maintain a car and regularly have the car inspected, repaired and do regular maintenance.  Even though a house could be worth many times more than a car, homeowners regularly neglect what should be routine maintenance.
Failure to maintain a home properly adversely affects the value.  Many times, buyers will discount the price they are willing to pay for a home … (3 comments)

air conditioning: Comfort Systems - 05/22/19 12:02 PM
  Heating and air-conditioning are frequently referred to as the "comfort systems."  If one has gone out in the dead of winter or the heat of summer, lack of comfort becomes a primary concern.  Regular maintenance with a HVAC checklist is something that homeowners can do themselves to ensure that the units operate properly.
Periodically
Change your filter every 90 days; every 30 days if you have shedding pets.  Maintain at least two feet of clearance around outdoor air conditioning units and heat pumps. Don't allow leaves, grass clippings, lint or other things to block circulation of coils. Inspect insulation on refrigerant lines leading into house monthly and replace … (0 comments)

air conditioning: Unexpected Expenses - 07/06/18 08:13 AM
 
It's common for Sellers to consider offering a home warranty or protection plan to make their home more marketable. A growing number of homeowners are now purchasing this type of protection for themselves to limit the unexpected expenses of repairs and replacements.
A home protection plan is a renewable service contract that covers the repair or replacement of many of the components in a home. Some homeowners especially like the convenience that it organizes a qualified service provider as well as the cost of the repairs or replacements.
There are a variety of companies that offer home warranties and the coverage may differ … (0 comments)

air conditioning: Dust-Free Home - 09/25/16 11:59 AM
Dust-Free HomePosted on September 25, 2016 - 07:53 PM by Patty Clark  
Dust-Free Home
Having a dust-free home isn’t difficult, but it takes a serious commitment and a housekeeping strategy that addresses the dust and its causes. Whether your motive is cleanliness or to eliminate the cause of some allergies and asthma symptoms, it will be worth it.
Try to dust your home at least twice a week. Dust the tallest items and work your way down. Dust picture frames, blinds, baseboards and anything that stands out from the wall. Feather dusters can spread more dust than they collect compared to microfiber cloths … (2 comments)

 
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