Simple Maintenance Tips for a Cooler, More Efficient Refrigerator Keep It Cool!
— blocked airflow could prevent your fridge from cooling properly. Don’t ignore the gasket. That rubber seal, or gasket, around your fridge door may look minor, but it’s essential for keeping cold air in and warm air out. If the gasket doesn’t seal tightly, your fridge has to work harder to maintain its cool, costing you extra energy. Inspect it for cracks or wear occasionally, and wipe it with warm, soapy water to remove any crumbs or spills. If it’s looking cracked or brittle, head to your local hardware store for a replacement — it’s an easy fix that makes a big difference. Remember your filters. If your fridge has a water or ice dispenser, its filters need regular changing, too. Over time, old filters can clog and require repair, so a good
A little TLC for your refrigerator can go a long way in keeping it running smoothly, saving you on energy bills and, ultimately, from buying a new one sooner than you have to. With just a few easy maintenance steps, your fridge will stay cool, efficient,
rule of thumb is to swap out these filters every three months, around the same time you’d replace other filters in your home. Keep it fully stocked. An empty fridge isn’t as efficient as a full one! Refrigerators need thermal mass (i.e., cool items) to stabilize temperatures. When you open the door, cool items help absorb warm air, so your fridge doesn’t have to work as hard. These simple steps help your refrigerator stay energy-efficient and fully functioning to keep your food at the perfect temperature!
and fit to do its job! Clean those coils.
Did you know your fridge’s coils, usually behind a lower panel on the back, play a key role in cooling? These coils release heat as refrigerant passes through, but dust, pet hair, and debris can build up over time, making your fridge work harder. Slide your fridge out twice a year, open the lower panel, and use your vacuum cleaner’s hose attachment to clear out dust. Want to give it a final wipe? Use a dry towel, as moisture could damage the coils. Just be careful not to bend anything
Stay Off That Roof! How to Maintain Your Gutters Safely ASK YOUR CONTRACTOR
copper. Copper has a naturally antimicrobial effect, preventing growth of mold or lichens and resulting in cleaner water flowing through your downspout. This system is an improvement on cheap plastic gutter guards that gradually break down over time, allowing the mesh screen to pop out. These old-school systems eventually allow your gutters to clog and cause the same issues you were trying to avoid. Also, some of these traditional systems void a homeowner’s roof warranty. That is not the case with Klean Guard. All too often, we hear from customers like the one who recently complained, “I am getting too old for this job. I was just climbing up to clean the gutters and I almost fell off.” I was happy to assure him that we could solve those problems so he never had to climb up there again!
Many resort to paying somebody else to do the job, which can get expensive. Others just let their gutters go and allow water to back up, causing serious problems such as damage to their sheathing, joists, and drywall. We recommend a proprietary gutter system called Klean Guard as an affordable solution to all these problems. The Klean Guard system uses a three- layer micromesh screen that is mounted to the fascia or under the shingles and screwed onto the gutter lip. The mesh guard, which slopes at the same angle as the roof, keeps out leaves and debris while directing water via a central seam into the gutter. We can install this system on old gutters that are still in good shape, or on new, seamless gutters we install.
We often hear from clients who say they are tired of cleaning their gutters. Not many homeowners enjoy climbing a ladder, scooping out muck and rotted leaves, climbing down the ladder, moving it over a few feet, then starting the whole drill all over again.
The patented Klean Guard micromesh filter is made of stainless steel and
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