Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning is a great time to take care of some energy- related household chores. Put these five projects on your list and save money, keep your HVAC system working longer and even potentially prevent a fire.
1. Have your HVAC system serviced You should have your cooling system serviced by a professional yearly to make sure your air conditioner is working as efficiently as possible. (You should also get annual service for your furnace). If you’ve already taken care of it this year, great! If you haven’t, spring is a great time to make it a yearly routine.
2. Change your filters Replace your air return filters monthly to maintain peak performance. If you haven’t been keeping up, get in the habit during spring cleaning. No need to splurge on expensive filters — the cheapest ones will increase the airflow and don’t limit the air returning to your HVAC system.
3. Replace incandescent bulbs Replace traditional incandescent light bulbs with either CFL or LED lighting. They use far less power for the same amount of light, don’t generate nearly as much heat and last longer. Start with high-traffic areas for the most energy savings, or buy one pack a month until you’ve replaced all your bulbs.
4. Clean your dryer vent
Clean your dryer vent yearly or even more frequently if you have a large family. This reduces drying time to save energy, and also reduces the risk of a fire from lint buildup. Look for
a kit that includes a dryer duct brush, a lint trap brush and a vacuum attachment.
5. Caulk air leaks
Caulking air leaks will make your home more energy efficient and also stop bugs and spiders from getting in. Pay special attention to areas around doors and windows. Use a silicone- latex blend for caulking indoors, which manages air leaks. Use a silicone caulk outdoors to control moisture. The packaging will specify whether the caulk is for indoor or outdoor use (some are for both).
Get Prepared for Spring Weather
With such a mild winter, we might all be holding our breath for what will come this spring. From tornadoes to lightning and flooding, springtime can bring weather that can cause a lot of damage to homes and property along with serious safety risks. Since spring weather is sometimes unpredictable, it’s important to always be prepared.
Reporting an outage is an important step after being affected by a storm. But before calling to report an outage, try checking with your neighbor to see if their power is also out. This can help you determine if the outage is a household problem or a neighborhood one.
To help save you time, we have an automated outage reporting system. During a major outage, our telephone lines can become overloaded. Take advantage of the automated system by calling 1-800-521-6322 and following the options menu. You will need to enter your telephone or account number. Most people do not have their account number memorized and it can be hard to find in the dark, so please make sure that Ozarks Electric has your current home phone number on record before an outage hits.
You may also visit our Outage Center to report an outage and get the most up-to-date outage news at
www.ozarksecc.com/ outage-center.
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