Sometimes homeowners overlook appliances until they experience a breakdown. This often happens to appliances that are less visible due to their location. The water heater in your home is an example of an appliance that is likely to be located in a basement or utility closet. Since you probably do not access these areas often, you may not give your water heater much thought unless it gives you an issue that signals the need for a possible repair.
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Your air conditioner works hard to keep you cool in the summer, so you want it to be in good shape at the start of the season. This entails cleaning the unit and having it serviced by an air conditioning technician. Here are some ways to get your AC ready for summer and why these steps are important.
Check The Refrigerant Level
Maintaining the refrigerant in your AC is a job for a professional HVAC technician.
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With the end of winter approaching, your thoughts may be turning away from dealing with cold weather to looking forward to the warmer months ahead. As part of these thoughts, you may already be planning for maintenance around your house, including your central air conditioning system. If so, use the following end-of-winter tips for getting your AC unit ready for use.
1. Clear Brush and Branches Away from the Central AC Unit's Exterior
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Whether you're facing a heating installation or repair project, it's a good idea to know how to talk about the situation with a professional. Here are 6 terms that will benefit you immensely while you have that conversation.
British Thermal Unit (BTU)
A BTU is a measure of how much energy is required to heat a single pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit in an environment that's about 30 degrees.
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