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— Dollars Make Sense — Three Easy Steps to Save Energy This Summer

The average U.S. household

spends about $2,200 a year on energy bills, according to EnergyStar. gov – 46 percent of which goes toward cooling and heating. Whether your home is above or under average, these are important figures to consider with summer heat headed your way. More importantly, there are steps you can take to hold down costs and improve the performance of your comfort system.

Change your air filter regularly. This is your most important #1 doit-yourself maintenance step, and it’s the easiest to do. Simply change out your filter as directed. For some, that’s as often as once a month, and for a low-cost, energy-saving step like this one, it’s a pretty simple switcheroo every 30 days. Cleaning your air filter regularly can lower an

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air conditioner’s consumption by up to 15 percent. Clear the area around your outdoor unit. Again, this is a very easy step for homeowners. Just make sure grass, shrubs, vines, weeds, leaves or any other debris are at least two feet away from the unit. This gives it the space it needs to pull in air. Next… Call us for professional maintenance. Your system will benefit from a slew of inside-your-unit tune-up procedures. These include checking and clearing your drain, cleaning fan blades, oiling motors, checking connections and removing dirt and buildup from the coil. As a result, your A/C won’t have to work so hard to keep you cool. You could also find out if any repair problems are in the works and head them off before they get worse.

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home. Thinking ahead, plant trees strategically for future shade.

At the height of summer, the

Open your windows – After the sun goes to bed, you can open your windows and use box fans to create cross breezes and pull cool air in.

answer could be no. In fact, during a severe heat wave, air conditioning can be a lifesaver. But there are always times you can use less air conditioning. Here are some ways to do so: Block the sun – That sun can get pretty hot, but you don’t have to welcome it inside. Keep your drapes drawn and your shutters closed during the warmest parts of the day, especially on the southern and western sides of your home. Keeping sunlight out can hold down your indoor temperatures. Create more shade – Install patio covers, awnings and solar window screens to shade your

Time for Your System to Come Clean. Dirt is the #1 cause of comfort system failures. That’s why we recommend a Tune-Up before each high-use season. Your system will run more smoothly, use less energy and keep you comfortable year-round. Call <COMPANY> at <PHONE> today to schedule your Tune-Up.

While plastic can come

in handy, it can also be pretty pricey. If your card has a high APR (annual percentage rate), say 18% and up, it may feel impossible to rid yourself of the debt that has piled up.

Avoid using the oven – Cooking an entrée for an hour at 350 degrees produces a lot of heat that your air conditioner will have to overcome. Avoid the oven and opt instead for a toaster oven, microwave or outdoor grill. Lower the humidity – Humidity relates to the amount of moisture in the air – or water vapor, if you prefer. But it’s not like enjoying a cool drink of water. Humidity makes you feel warmer. To ward off that feeling, choose the right time for laundry, showers and dishwasher runs. Early morning is best.

No wonder those 0% balance-transfer offers are so enticing. They let you move a balance from a credit card that charges interest, to a card that doesn’t for a certain amount of time. Should you bite?

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Pros – You can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars with a balance transfer, especially since current offers have an introductory interest-free period that lasts up to 18 months. Also, if you carry balances on multiple cards, moving all your unpaid debt to one card eliminates the hassle of making multiple payments each month. Cons – If your credit score is below 720, it’s unlikely you’ll qualify for a top-notch card. Plus, many cards charge a 3-4% transfer fee of the balance being moved. If you’re late with a payment, you may forfeit the 0% period – meaning the interest rate could jump even higher than your old APR. Verdict – Assuming you pay off a large chunk of the balance before the teaser rate expires, that your new APR is lower than the APR on your current card and that your savings will offset the balance-transfer fee… it’s worth it.

This site functions as sort of an online consignment shop. You can buy or sell clothes, shoes, and accessories amongst other users via PayPal. Each seller posts pictures of their items and shipping is free to buyers.

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Greens are Nutritious – and Delicious Spinach: Just ½ cup of spinach contains more than half the suggested amount of vitamin A, which strengthens vision and has over twelve flavonoids (cancerfighting and anti-inflammatory compounds).

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Stretch It Out While you may not have time for

a full workout, this stretch series is doable just about anywhere, anytime – no excuses! This routine not only improves flexibility, but also increases circulation and calms your mind. Try to deepen each stretch with every exhalation. Standing Side Stretch Standing feet together, clasp your hands together over your head.

Have your fingers interlaced and pointed fingers extended. Inhale as you reach upward. Breathe out as you bend your upper body towards the right. Slowly return to the center, then repeat on the left side. Forward Hang Stand with your feet hip-distance apart and your knees slightly bent. Interlace your fingers behind your back. Inhale and straighten your arms to expand your chest. Exhale and bend at your waist, letting your hands stretch towards your head. Hold for five deep breaths. 3

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in your vacations. I don’t blame you because there’s something about an amazing home that I like to see too. But don’t blame me if I take a moment to figure out which HVAC systems they’re using!

know that, and we consider it a privilege to visit your home for service. So let us hear from you whenever you need us. We’ll gladly take a tour of the systems that run your home to make sure you’re comfortable.

Regardless of size and splendor, everyone wants to be comfortable at home. We

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