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Top 10 Hot Summer Tips

10 HOT SUMMER TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS:
1- Make sure you are changing out your AC filters monthly.  The units are working hard right now and clogged up filters won’t help.
2- Keep the outside AC units clear of debris.  Hose off the sides when unit is turned off.
3- With 100+ degree temps outside, there may not be a big difference in how your comfort level feels inside by turning down the stat a degree or 2.  So if you normally set your stat at 76, try 77 or 78.  It is still going to feel cool when it is 100+ degrees outside.  There is a larger differential in temps between the inside and outside.
4- Close off and/or cover windows that are getting direct sunlight through them.  You may not normally do this but with the heat right now it will greatly help your cooling off inside.
5- Keep doors and windows closed off to the hot air as much as possible.
6- Keep in mind that it may take a few more seconds to get COLD water through some faucets.
7- Stay consistent in watering your lawn.  Best time is EARLY morning or if needed, evening.  Watering 3 times a week is good.
8- Extra watering of the larger more full grown/older trees may be needed.  Use a soaker hose or hand sprinkler.
9- Watch for dry open cracking in the soils along your foundation.  If seen, fill dirt up in those areas and make sure watering is getting to these areas and all around the foundation.  Most of you have sprinklers and should already be getting ample watering along the foundation.  But keep an eye out for this.
10- Pray for rain and cooler temperatures!
Enjoy your summer!

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