Summers & Zims Tips

Summers & Zim's

Here are some useful tips for energy savings and safety around your home this Spring and Summer.

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Call Summers & Zim's early to have your air conditioning system tuned up for the cooling season. The closer we get to the hot weather the fewer spots we have available.

Clean or change your air conditioning filter.

Clean gutters and make sure downspouts are not obstructed.

Remove coverings from rooftop ventilation systems.

Reverse direction on ceiling fans to counterclockwise during warm months.

Keep doors to utility rooms closed to avoid heat from clothes dryers.

Close drapes or shades during the hottest part of the day.

Have air conditioner ducts cleaned.

When you reset your clocks at the return of daylight savings time, did you remember to change the batteries in your smoke detectors?

10.

Newer homes are tighter, and decreased ventilation can cause a buildup of carbon monoxide from the heater or water heater. You may want to install a detector.

11.

Test your sump pump, with a gallon of water, to make sure it works and isn't plugged up.

12.

When going on vacation:
— a trusted neighbor should have a key to your
      home in case of emergency·
  — make sure to stop newspaper deliveries and go
      to the post office and have your mail stopped
      so it isn't obvious to thieves that your home
      is vacant.

Summers & Zim's, Inc.
403 Valley Avenue, P.O. Box 220, Atglen, PA 19310
Phone: 800-525-1911 or 610-593-5129
Fax: 610-593-2464
e-mail: info@sumzim.com

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