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* Never try to add refrigerant 0 an air conditioner yourself. Call a trained service technician, fho has the knowledge and quipment to do this job properly. New regulations require that the nit be serviced in such a way hat no refrigerant escapes into te air. * Do not run a central air conâ€" litioner when the outdoor temperâ€" ture is below 70 degrees. perating a residential air conidâ€" ‘oner in cool temperatures may ‘ause premature compressor failâ€" * Make sure that the outdoor init or condenser of a central air conditioner is free of debris. Trim remove shrubs or obstructions ithin one foot of the unit. ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS + Always unplug the unit ‘efore removing front cover! Identify the air leaks in your home and seal them with caulking ind weatherstripping. Examine "If properly maintained, your entral or room air conditioner ill keep colling even during the ottest of days," says Frank artman, vice president of marâ€" eting, Carrier residential prodâ€" acts. _ «Be careful when mowing the awn near a condenser unit and nake sure that grass clippings and eaves are not blown toward the init. _ "In addition, there are prevenâ€" measures that you can take to elp ensure the reliability and urability of your cooling equipâ€" ment." Hartman advises following ese tips to ensure that your cenâ€" ral air conditioner or room air sonditioner is kept in tiptop shape: _ Draftproofing: _ Cold air can leak into your ome from windows, doors, and alls, and ceilings adjacent to inheated areas or the outdoors. * Remember to clean the stanâ€" ard air filters once a month. The 1ewer, highâ€"tech filters need to be ‘leaned only every three to five onths. * Inspect your window air conâ€" itioner in the beginning of the eason and check the filter. «Clean the filter once a month. ‘he filter is very efficient in amoving airborne particles. Mor cequent cleaning may be necesâ€" mry dependmg on outdoor and 1door air quality. Use warm weather to prepare for cold days ahead ADVERTISING FEATURE . _What does one do, when the emperature rises and the air conâ€" litioner breaks down? Perhaps an punce of prevention can avoid hat frantic call to the service echnician when the system is on he blink. CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONERS r *« Have your central air condiâ€" ioning inspected by a qualified jervice technician or contractor at he beginning of the season. + » *« Remove the filter â€" consult e owner‘s manual for instrucâ€" ons on how to remove. After ‘ashing, dry thoroughly and place filter by sliding it downâ€" ‘ard behind the front grille. * When changing a filter, be ure to install a replacement taht s the same size as the original. ly 6, 1994 1 ow is the time to prepare N your home for the cold _ weather ahead. The folâ€" owing is general advice on some f the tasks you can do now to ave energy and ensure your ealth and comfort in the fall and vinter. * Do not obstruct front grille r intake section. Do not obstruct )p air discharge section. Allow r to circulate freely around the utside of the unit without )struction. * The filter may be vacuumed r washed by hand in warm rater. +»Make sure unit is properly to prevent warm air drafts om blowing in or cool air from caping. + For more information about ntral air conditioners, contact ir Calm Ltd., 454 South Service A\n ounce of preventlon existing caulking, especially the outdoor caulking that is exposed to the elements, and replace it if it shows signs of deterioration. 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Obtain detailed, stepâ€"byâ€"step instructions to guide you through the entire process, which includes determining the amount of insulaâ€" tion you need and choosing approâ€" priate materials. Also, observe the following precautions: * Wear a face mask and CSAâ€" certified goggles, hard hat, and steelâ€"toed boots. Longâ€"sleeves should also be worn. * Take special care when hanâ€" dling heavy or bulky objects, espeâ€" cially when going up or down a ladder or stairs. Protect your back when lifting heavy objects; don‘t lift and reach at the same time. * Watch for nails protruding through the roof sheathing above your head. Heating systems: * Assuming that homeowners * Don‘t take smoking breaks near insulation or fumes. 0: . Closed perform the routine tasks of checkâ€" ing and changing the filters and checking the blower operation, a gas furnace should be serviced by a gas contractor every two or three years (or as recommended by the manufacturer) to ensure efficient performance and safety. * An oil or wood furnace should be cleaned and serviced every year by a qualified contractor. If you‘ve been renovating, if you‘ve noticed that your house now gets dusty quickly, or if certain rooms in the house are always cold, your furâ€" nace ducts may also require proâ€" fessional cleaning to remove dust and debris. * Check that the areas around all types of furnaces are free of combustible materials, household chemicals such as bleach and paint, and obstructions of any kind. * Brick and stone chimneys and fireplace flues should be checked and cleaned once a year by a chimney sweep. * If you have a forcedâ€"air furâ€" nace, change the filter in the fall ALL WALLPAPER BOOK ORDERS We have MORE BOOKS than any national competitor. Over 20,000 patterns and borders available from the . most current collections. POLAR PAINT m (#557) WOOD STAIN fi (#9901) LATEX SATIN _ 3.78 Litres (#8127) SATIN LUSTRE fi. wers?) 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