Friday, February 27, 2015

Tips On Getting The Spring Cleaning Started!


During summers a well-functioning air conditioner would definitely be helpful in order to keep the room cool and comfortable. So, what is the best thing that you can do for great summer cooling? The answer would be to clean your air conditioner of course! The air conditioning machine is our best friend during summers, therefore why ignore it when conducting spring cleaning? If you want your AC to function properly then you will need to take care of it and also maintain it on a regular basis. When you take good care of your AC you will notice that it would run for years on end without giving you much trouble!

You Should Include The Following Task To Your Spring Cleaning List:

- Carrying out a thorough and comprehensive inspection of the air conditioner including checking of the pressure and  fluid levels
- Checking of the thermostat controls and system wiring of the AC system

- Cleaning all the coils present inside the AC
- Lubricating the moving mechanical parts of the AC
- Replacing the AC filters
- Draining the condensate line followed by a thorough cleaning of the same

Don't Forget...

Last but not least, don't forget to perform a system performance test in order to see whether your AC is running in a better condition or not. By including the task of cleaning your AC in the spring cleaning list, you will be able to improve its efficiency. According to surveys, the cooling costs of ACs can be decreased by 5%-30% after a thorough servicing of the device! Moreover, you will also be having cleaner indoor air to breathe after you clean the interiors of the AC and removes dust from the parts. Moreover, the AC unit will also be able to function more silently since you will be lubricating the moving mechanical parts during the process.

An air conditioning device is not a cheap investment, a decent AC does cost a pretty penny. Therefore, it would be wise to maintain it well so that it can function optimally and the occurrences of breakdowns can be kept to a minimum.

Brewer HVAC
Air Conditioning Contractor - Penn Valley

Air Conditioning Contractor Penn Valley

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Furnish Your Home With These Tips And Tricks


Shopping for furniture for your home can often be a headache. There are so many different choices out there, it can be hard to make a decision. However, if you take the time to learn a bit more about furniture before you go shopping, you can find some amazing deals.

If the piece of furniture you are buying has doors or drawers, test them out. Drawers should slide smoothly and open completely. When you close them, they should line up evenly. For cabinet doors, once you open them, they should stay open. You should also make sure that they close and latch securely.

When purchasing a new dining room table and chairs, look for solid wood pieces. With these pieces, you can have the table and chairs refinished if they get scratched up. If you cannot afford solid wood, purchase a dining room table pad or a tablecloth to help protect your table's finish.

Used furniture is a great way to save money. It is important to inspect used furniture very carefully before you buy it. Test all the doors and drawers, look for scratches and make sure the piece is sturdy enough. It is usually best to choose solid wood furniture if you are buying second hand items.

Bring in color samples from your walls when trying to match furniture. You might adore a given item, but once it is in your house, you may see that it doesn't go well. Stop that from happening. You can get a coordinating paint swatch from your hardware store or even take photographs of your room to the furniture store with you.

Now that you have read this advice, you should feel better prepared to go shopping for furniture. As with any subject, the better you understand the topic beforehand, the better off you will be. Keep the information from this article in mind so that you can find the right pieces of furniture for your home.