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Walls

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Caulk Exterior Walls

Exterior window frame being caulked with a caulking gun.
Replace cracked or missing caulk along windows, doors, and trim on exterior walls to prevent water intrusion into walls.
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Flash and Air Seal around Kitchen and Bath Exhaust Fan in the Roof or Exterior Wall

Use caulking and metal flashing to seal around kitchen or bath vents in roof or exterior walls.
Use caulking and metal flashing to seal around kitchen or bath vents in roof or exterior walls.
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Flash and Air Seal Piping and Wiring that Comes Through Exterior Walls

Use caulking and spray foam to flash and air seal piping and wiring that comes through exterior walls.
Use caulking and spray foam to flash and air seal piping and wiring that comes through exterior walls.
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Look for Missing Window and Door Flashing

Missing flashing around windows can allow water to get into the wall causing extensive damage to wall materials.
Missing flashing around doors and windows can lead to water infiltration and major damage and rot that is hidden inside of the wall.

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.