When you don’t change the air filter regularly, you increase your chances of the following problems:
Happier You Over the past few months, we’ve talked a lot about furnaces and furnace air filters — and for good reason! It’s cold out there and we want to you stay warm. When the air filter becomes clogged with dust and other fine materials, it can cause serious problems. Our best piece of advice is to change your air filter every 90 days, or every 60 days if you have pets. 1 STEP FOR A HAPPIER FURNACE AND A
A burned-out blower motor. When this happens, toasty air will not properly move through your home, leaving you will a chill. When homeowners feel that chill, their first instinct is often to dial up the thermostat, which can lead to even more problems! A damaged heat exchanger. A crack in your system’s heat exchanger is one of the costliest parts to fix. Worse yet, a crack can allow dangerous gasses to mix with your home’s air, posing a serious health risk. Pain in the pocketbook. When your furnace isn’t working properly — all because the filter needs replaced — it will hit you hardest in the pocketbook. Not only are you wasting energy in an attempt to heat your home, your furnace is working overtime in order to keep you warm. This puts a strain on the system, which can cause burnout and other costly damage. If you need help changing your air filter, or you’re not sure what air filter you need, give us a call and we’ll help you in any way we can.
A clean air filter is one of the most effective ways to improve air quality within the home. Couple a clean air filter with our four steps to reduce dust, and you’ll be left with delightfully fresh air! A good filter stops many harmful particles from spreading throughout the home and it helps keep your furnace in good working condition.
Pistachio Goji Berry GRANOLA
Recipe inspired by LoveAndLemons.com.
Want to spruce up your morning yogurt? Top it with this tasty granola. Even better, swap out the dairy for coconut yogurt and enjoy your vegan breakfast.
INGREDIENTS
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1/3 cup pistachios, chopped
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1 cup rolled oats 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup coconut fl akes 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 cup goji berries
1 tablespoon coconut oil 3 tablespoons maple syrup
DIRECTIONS
and cinnamon. Cook slowly until pistachios and coconut fl akes are toasted but not burned, for about 5 minutes. 4. Remove from pan and stir in goji berries. 5. Let cool and enjoy as a snack or on top of your yogurt!
1. Heat a large skillet over low heat. Add oats in a thin layer and toast for 1–2 minutes. Add coconut oil and salt, then stir. Continue toasting for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. tablespoon at a time; stir to coat. 3. Once oats are toasted, add pistachios, coconut flakes, 2. Add maple syrup 1
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