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2 Life Hacks to Transform Your Kitchen
How to Care for Your Cold-Weather Clothes
3 Scare Away Costume Stains
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4 Winterize Your AC Like a Pro
DON’T LET WINTER FREEZE YOUR AC Easy Steps to Prep for Cold Weather
“Game of Thrones” may have coined the phrase, “Winter is coming,” but it’s the reality we all face this time of year. The temperature is dropping, and winter’s cold, snow, and freezing conditions will soon envelop us. There’s always much to do to prepare for cold weather, and you may not realize your air conditioning unit needs some attention. Taking a few extra steps to protect your air conditioning unit will ensure it’s ready when you need it again when the heat returns. Winterizing your AC unit protects it from snow, ice, and rust. It also prevents unwanted critters from invading your unit and making it their home for the winter. The process can seem daunting if you’ve never touched your AC unit before, but it only takes a few minutes and is easier than you think.
the entire unit, but one that will keep things from falling into the top. Even a piece of plywood can work as a suitable cover. If you have a heat pump, however, you shouldn’t worry about covering the unit.
Before winter arrives, clean your unit to the best of your ability. Remove leaves, twigs, and other debris on top or inside the unit. You can even use a garden hose to rinse the outside. Once you’ve cleaned it out and are sure the warm weather is over, cut the power supply to your unit. This will ensure your unit doesn’t turn on during an unusually warm winter day.
Once the cold weather arrives, don’t ignore your AC unit until spring returns. Continue to check on it to ensure the cover is doing its job and remove critters nesting below or near it. Replacing and repairing an AC unit can become expensive quickly. Be proactive and winterize your unit to reduce risk and lengthen its lifespan.
If your unit is under a tree or in an area where icicles or snow could fall into it, invest in a cover. You don’t need a cover over
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