The Most Important Fall Maintenance Tips To Keep Your Home In Great Shape

This article is a guest post kindly written by Paul Denikin

Staying on top of your to-do list can feel like an endless chore.  If you let things go it can lead to lowered energy efficiency and costly repairs.  Use these tips to simplify fall home maintenance.

Replace furnace filters.  The experts at Dummies explain that furnace air filters trap allergens and dirt.  Replacing the filters routinely helps your unit run more efficiently and extends its life.  Here is how to perform this easy but important task:

1. Locate the compartment in your furnace where the filter is housed.
2. Remove the used filter, noting the direction of the arrow on the filter.  Disposable filters have cardboard frames.  If your filter has another frame it is reusable and can be cleaned.  
3. Replace the disposable filter with a new one.  Ensure it is facing the same direction as the one you removed...

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