THE IMPORTANCE OF SPRING CLEANING YOUR UTILITY ROOM DON’T FORGET TO CLEAN THE HEART OF YOUR HOME
How Often Should You Replace Your Air Filter?
The start of spring brings everyone’s favorite seasonal chore — spring
• Homes with minimal foot traffic (single or double occupancy) and no pets or allergies: 6–12 months.
cleaning! As you dust, vacuum, organize, and declutter, don’t forget
• Family homes (three or more occupants) with no pets or allergies: 3–6 months.
about the one room that often gets neglected. This year, give special attention to
• Family homes with at least one pet or minor allergies: 2–3 months.
• Family homes with multiple pets or allergies: 1–2 months.
the utility closet.
The utility closet houses your furnace, boiler, water heater, A/C junction, and other similar large appliances. Homeowners often forget about these appliances because they are out of sight and out of mind, and this can cost a lot in the long run. Like all the other rooms in your home, this space needs to be kept clean. Dust, for instance, can be hard on HVAC systems. Over time, it accumulates in the HVAC intake and clogs the air filter, reducing its effectiveness and efficiency. This results in a short lifespan for your system, higher power bills, and a poorly heated or cooled home.
In addition to changing the air filter, it’s important to schedule a routine inspection of your home’s HVAC system. This includes an inspection of the appliances themselves and any connecting ducts. Dust, dander, and mold can accumulate in the ducts and spread throughout the home, which can lead to health issues, including respiratory problems. A routine inspection will identify potential problems in your HVAC system. On top of that, you can get these systems professionally cleaned and maintained. These are simple steps that will keep your home’s air systems running smoothly for years to come. Plus, you’ll be ready for the summer months ahead!
Monast Law’s Director of Operations
Though we love connecting with our clients, learning their
Although there’s barely anything Wilma doesn’t do around our firm, her favorite part is interacting with and helping our incredible clients. “I’m a people person,” she says. “I love being there for them and directing them through the process. You have to be very understanding, compassionate, and in tune with what each of them are going through in order to truly relate to their situation.” Anyone who’s worked with her can vouch for her empathetic attitude and eagerness to help in whatever way she can. Even five years after settling a claim, she’ll often receive phone calls from old clients just looking to chat, all thanks to the genuine interest she takes in every one of our clients’ cases. “It’s strenuous, and sometimes you go home mentally exhausted,” she says. “But it’s a good kind of exhaustion, because you know you’ve been helping people who really need it.” When she’s not at the office, Wilma can usually be found spending time with her husband, one of her eight grandchildren or two great- grandchildren, watching the Yankees, or attending every Ohio State University home football game. Honestly, we can’t imagine where we’d be without Wilma, and we’d guess our clients can’t either. We’re so glad she’s stuck with us all these years, and we look forward to spending more time with her for years to come.
stories, and helping them get back on their feet, there’s an intricate web of logistical considerations
behind the scenes of all that we do. After all, workers’compensation law is a
complicated field.
Luckily, our wonderful director of operations, Wilma Sams, has been keeping things running smoothly here for over 16 years. Besides having a hand in nearly every aspect of the office, she’s the primary contact for all of our clients, guiding them down the often-overwhelming path to securing the compensation they need. Wilma came to us after working for several law offices across Ohio throughout the years. In her previous roles, she’s handled everything from bankruptcy to family law to criminal defense. After becoming frustrated with her previous firm, she began to look for an opportunity to have a greater positive impact on her client’s lives. Eventually, this search led her to an opening at Monast Law, and the rest is history.
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