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DIY - Home Maintenance and Upgrade Projects

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Appliances & Lighting

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Check Refrigerator Temperature

This is a typical refrigerator thermometer showing ideal temperature ranges for both refrigerators and freezers
To ensure both food safety and energy efficiency, the refrigerator and freezer temperatures should be checked regularly using a refrigerator thermometer.
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Clean Dryer Exhaust

Home Maintenance: Clean Dryer Exhaust
Cleaning your dryer duct annually will make your clothes dry faster, save energy, and could prevent a fire.
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Clean Refrigerator Condenser Coils

To maximize the life of your refrigerator, ensure your refrigerator cools your food down quickly, and save energy, it is important to clean the condenser coils behind or below the refrigerator every 6 to 12 months.
To maximize the life of your refrigerator, ensure your refrigerator cools your food down quickly, and save energy, it is important to clean the condenser coils behind or below the refrigerator every 6 to 12 months.
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Install a High-Efficiency Clothes Washer

This high-efficiency front loading washer is ENERGY STAR certified to use 45% less energy and 50% less water than standard brands.
Install a high-efficiency ENERGY STAR-certified clothes washer.
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Install a Ventless Clothes Dryer or Combo Washer-Dryer

Ventless heat pump clothes dryers use one-third the energy of regular electric dryers and don’t require a vent to the outside.
Install a ventless heat pump clothes dryer or combination washer/dryer for energy savings and space savings.
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Look at a Ductless Heat Pump for Deep Cleaning

This mini-split heat pump needs to be checked to see if it needs deep cleaning.
Ductless heat pumps should be checked periodically to see if they need a deep cleaning to remove dust and mold and keep them operating efficiently.
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Upgrade Linear Fluorescents to LEDs

Replacing linear fluorescent bulbs with long-lasting LED lamps can save money and provide better lighting (Source: Ed Louie Photography).
Converting your existing fluorescent fixtures to LED technology offers improved energy efficiency and longer bulb life. This guide demonstrates the step-by-step process for safely rewiring a linear fluorescent light fixture to accommodate LED tubes.

Water Heating & Plumbing

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Check Water Heater Temperature

Turning your water heater temperature down to 120°F can promote safety, save energy, and improve system efficiency.
Turning your water heater temperature down to 120°F can promote safety, save energy, and improve system efficiency.
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Clean Heat Pump Water Heater Air Filter

Home Maintenance: Clean Heat Pump Water Heater Air Filter
Clean the air filter in the heat pump water heater periodically to maintain water heater performance.
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Clean Tankless Water Heater Water Filter and Air Filter

Tankless water heaters contain an air filter and a water filter screen, which require regular cleaning.
Tankless water heaters contain an air filter and a water filter screen, which require regular cleaning.
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Flush Water Heater Tank

Water heaters should be flushed about once a year to remove sediment in the tank and improve long-term performance.
Flush your water heater tank to improve performance and longevity.
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Install a Heat Pump Water Heater

Components of a heat pump water heater.
Replace an electric-resistance water heater with a heat pump water heater for energy savings.
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Install a Water Heater Blanket on an Electric Resistance Water Heater

Install a Water Heater Blanket on Electric Resistance Water Heaters
Insulating your electric resistance water heater is a simple, inexpensive method to reduce standby heat losses and improve energy efficiency.
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Insulate Hot Water Pipes

Insulating hot water pipes gets more hot water to pipes faster, reducing wear on your water heater, saving on water heating costs, and protecting pipes from freezing.
Insulating hot water pipes gets more hot water to pipes faster, reducing wear on your water heater, saving on water heating costs, and protecting pipes from freezing.
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Look for Signs of a Gas Water Heater Backdrafting

Look for signs of a gas water heater backdrafting (allowing combustion exhaust to spill back into the house instead of going up the flue).
Look for signs of a gas water heater backdrafting (allowing combustion exhaust to spill back into the house instead of going up the flue).