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?
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!
The start of spring brings everyone’s favorite seasonal chore — spring cleaning! As you dust, vacuum, organize, and declutter, don’t forget about the one room that often gets neglected. This year, give special attention to 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. CASE STUDY
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Homes with minimal foot traffic (single or double occupancy) and no pets or allergies: 6–12 months.
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Family homes (three or more occupants) with no pets or allergies: 3–6 months.
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Family homes with at least one pet or minor allergies: 2–3 months.
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Family homes with multiple pets or allergies: 1–2 months.
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
REFERRAL TO THE BACK ON TRACK PROGRAM AFTER BEING INITIALLY DENIED FOR DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED LICENSE
Result: The State Dropped the DUI.
she did not perform to standards. The defendant provided a breath sample that was two times the legal limit of .08, and she was arrested. After retaining the firm, the client was in for quite the fight. An elementary school teacher at the time, the client could not afford to have a conviction on her record. Making matters worse, she had previously been cited with the criminal traffic violation of “driving while license suspended with knowledge.” As a result, the state attorney’s office was seeking jail time and would not allow her to enroll in the DUI diversion program. We were ultimately able to negotiate a resolution where she was allowed to receive a referral to the program, and the state dropped the DUI.
Facts: The officer observed the defendant failing to maintain a single lane. The defendant would speed up to 80 mph then break hard and reduce velocity to 45–50 mph. Fearing that the defendant was an impaired driver, the officer stopped the defendant at NW 87 Ave and the 836 Expressway. Upon making contact with the defendant, the officer observed that the defendant had a flushed face; bloodshot, watery eyes; slurred speech; and a strong odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage coming from the defendant’s breath. Fearing the defendant was an impaired driver, the officer requested that she take DUI tests, but
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