New Year, Same Home: How to Start the Year Without Starting Over

Why the best New Year home plans start with maintenance, not makeovers.

Getting ready for the new year doesn’t have to mean setting your house back to zero. It doesn’t require ripping everything out, replacing perfectly good systems, or turning your January into a month-long stress test. Instead, the start of the year is a chance to take stock of where your home is now and prepare it to move forward in small, practical ways that pay off over time.

We tend to approach the new year with big ideas and even bigger goals. We make ambitious plans, vow to overhaul everything at once, and promise ourselves that this will be the year we finally get it all together. And then, somewhere around February, reality taps us on the shoulder. We burn out because we asked too much of ourselves too quickly.

Home maintenance doesn’t have to follow that pattern.

Rather than doing everything at once, let’s focus on the core tasks that truly matter at the beginning of the year, with additional items you can layer in as you have time or schedule out for later. Think of this as setting your home up for success, not demanding perfection from it.

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Start With Safety

Before you worry about efficiency, organization, or upgrades, start with safety. This step sets the foundation for everything that follows, and the good news is that it’s usually straightforward and inexpensive.

Test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the home. Batteries should be replaced twice a year, and if you haven’t done that yet, the start of the year is the perfect moment to reset that habit. While you’re at it, check the age of the devices themselves. Detectors don’t last forever, and older units may need to be replaced entirely.

Next, take a look at your emergency kits. Toss anything that’s expired, damaged, or missing pieces, and restock items like batteries, flashlights, and first aid supplies as needed. If you don’t already have enough food and water on hand to last about three days, now is a good time to correct that.

Update your In Case of Emergency contact list so phone numbers and providers are current. This list should include family members, close friends, neighbors, doctors, veterinarians, utility companies, and other essential services. Print a copy and keep it somewhere easy to find.

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Finally, take a few minutes to review evacuation or disaster plans. That might sound dramatic, but it doesn’t have to be. Even a quick family conversation, pets included, helps everyone know what to do if the unexpected happens.

Preventative Maintenance

That first step was important, but fairly easy. Now it’s time to step things up just a bit and take a good look around the house.

Preventative maintenance is the quiet hero of homeownership. Small inspections and simple fixes done early can prevent much larger, more expensive problems later in the year.

Check for leaks under sinks, around toilets, and near your water heater. Even a slow drip can waste water and lead to damage over time. Inspect grout and caulking in kitchens and bathrooms and touch up any cracks or gaps before moisture becomes an issue.

Take a walk around the exterior of your home. Look for missing shingles, sagging gutters, or signs of water pooling near the foundation. Clear debris from gutters and downspouts so water can drain properly, especially during winter thaws.

Inside, tighten loose doorknobs, fix squeaky doors, and address small repairs you’ve been putting off. These tasks are easy to overlook, but they add up quickly when ignored.

Energy Efficiency

Still with us? Good. This is where effort starts paying you back.

Improving energy efficiency doesn’t require a major renovation. Start by checking for drafts around windows and doors. Cold air sneaking in during winter forces your heating system to work harder than it needs to. Weatherstripping and caulking are inexpensive fixes that can make a noticeable difference in comfort and utility bills.

Replace or clean HVAC filters according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, usually every one to three months. Dirty filters restrict airflow and reduce system efficiency. If it’s been a while since your heating or cooling system was serviced, scheduling a professional tune-up is a smart move.

Simple upgrades like switching to LED lighting or installing a programmable thermostat can also reduce energy use without changing how you live day to day.

Air, Water, and Ventilation Systems

This is the category that often gets overlooked, and it absolutely shouldn’t.

Air filters, dryer vents, and ductwork play a major role in indoor air quality. If filters are clogged or vents are blocked with dust, pet hair, or lint, your systems have to work harder and the air you breathe suffers. Clean or replace filters as needed, and consider professional duct or dryer vent cleaning if buildup is visible.

Pay attention to humidity levels in your home as well. Ideally, indoor humidity should fall between 30 and 50 percent. Levels that are too high can encourage mold and mildew, while air that’s too dry can damage finishes and affect comfort.

Water quality matters too. Sediment buildup in water heaters can reduce efficiency and shorten their lifespan. Flushing the water heater at the beginning of the year helps remove that buildup and keeps it running more effectively.

These tasks don’t just protect appliances. They protect your health and well-being.

Organization Now Is Financial Protection Later

This part isn’t glamorous, but it’s powerful.

The start of the year is an ideal time to update your home inventory. Go room by room and document electronics, furniture, appliances, and valuables. Take photos, record serial numbers, and keep receipts if you have them. Store this information digitally and back it up somewhere safe.

An up-to-date inventory makes insurance claims far easier if something goes wrong, whether that’s a fire, theft, or weather-related damage.

While you’re organizing, review warranties, manuals, and insurance policies. Make sure you know what’s covered, what isn’t, and when renewals are due. Declutter paperwork and digital files so important documents are easy to find when you need them.

Cosmetic Updates

If you’ve made it through the entire list and you’re still feeling good, we love that energy. Take a breath. You’ve handled the important stuff.

Now you get to have a little fun.

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Cosmetic updates aren’t essential, but they’re rewarding. A fresh coat of paint, rearranged furniture, new fabrics, or finally replacing that dining table you’ve been talking about for years can make your home feel renewed without major disruption.

These changes are the reward for taking care of the behind-the-scenes work first. They remind you why maintaining a home is worth the effort.

Keeping Your Home Running Smoothly

While we can’t help with your HVAC system or your home’s organization, we can help keep your appliances running smoothly. At Appliance Rescue Service, we know how much your day-to-day life depends on the appliances you rely on most.

As the new year begins, take a moment to consider whether your appliances are performing as well as they did when you first bought them. If something feels off, sounds wrong, or just isn’t working like it used to, give us a call. We’re happy to help get everything back into tip-top shape, so your home can carry that fresh start feeling all year long.

Back-to-School Cleaning: How to Prep Your House for Fall

Before the backpacks pile up, give your home the reset it needs—starting with air filters, fridges, and family routines.

As the final days of summer fade, August quietly offers something most people overlook: a golden window to reset the home before school-year routines take over. Unlike the frenzy of July vacations or the packed schedule of September, August sits in a sweet spot—a time when the house is (hopefully) calmer, and routines are ripe for a thoughtful refresh. Whether it's deep-cleaning forgotten appliances or setting up smarter systems for school success, an August reset is one of the most powerful things you can do for your home.

Why August Matters

Summer leaves its mark on every corner of the house. From the buildup of dust and allergens to overused appliances and cluttered pantries, it's easy for the home to slip into disarray. Add in Miami-style humidity or heavy AC usage, and you're looking at dust circulation, stale air, and stressed-out appliances. Resetting your space in August helps prevent the backslide into chaos once the school year kicks off.

But there’s another compelling reason: appliance technicians and home service providers often have more availability in August. Beat the September rush by handling your tune-ups and deep cleans now—your future self (and your dishwasher) will thank you.

Start With the Air You Breathe

Air quality plays a quiet but critical role in how we feel at home. As we prepare to spend more time indoors, this is the moment to swap out HVAC filters, dust vents and fans, and clean purifier units if you have them. In homes with allergy sufferers, an August reset can ease the transition into fall by removing dust mites, mold spores, and other irritants.

Pro tip: Even opening windows for cross-ventilation during early morning or late evening hours can help flush out stale air and reduce indoor pollutants.

Quick Appliance Wins With Big Payoffs

Before routines shift and time disappears, take advantage of August's relative calm to give your appliances a little love:

• Refrigerator coils and shelves: Pull the fridge out, vacuum the coils, and wipe down shelves. This improves efficiency and keeps food fresher.

• Washer gaskets and detergent drawers: Clean away detergent residue and check for trapped moisture to prevent mold and odors.

• Dishwasher filters: Rinse or scrub them clean so you don't start the school year with underperforming wash cycles.

• Microwave and oven vents: Degrease these now, before school lunch reheating becomes a daily routine.

• Dryer lint traps and vents: A deeper clean here helps prevent fire hazards and keeps laundry day moving.

Each of these small tasks helps extend the life of your appliances and ensures they’re working at peak performance—critical when you're packing lunches, washing uniforms, and microwaving leftovers on repeat.

Refresh the Kitchen Command Center

Your kitchen is about to get busier. Start by organizing the refrigerator and pantry: toss expired goods, wipe shelves, and group snacks or lunch items together. Designate a section for school-day essentials like reusable containers, napkins, and water bottles.

Now’s the time to set up a lunch-packing station. Use a drawer or small bin to corral bento boxes, thermoses, and prep tools. Prepping even small components the night before (like snacks or fruit) can turn hectic mornings into manageable ones.

Organize Smartly for the School Year

The shift from summer to school isn’t just about schedules—it's a shift in how the whole house functions. Designating drop zones for backpacks, lunchboxes, and sports gear helps contain daily clutter and makes mornings smoother. Even simple additions like hooks or labeled bins can work wonders.

Involve the kids: Let them choose their own drawer or shelf to manage, and assign age-appropriate chores tied to their school responsibilities. If they clean up after snack time or help reset the kitchen at night, it builds habits that benefit everyone.

Also consider how homework will happen. If you don’t have a dedicated space, turn part of a dining table or kitchen counter into a clutter-free homework zone. Clear away distractions, and stock it with supplies so no one has to go hunting for pencils at 8 p.m.

Don’t Skip the Laundry Zone

School season means more laundry: sports gear, uniforms, extra outfit changes. Take time in August to clean your washer and dryer thoroughly—including gaskets, detergent dispensers, and lint screens. If it’s safe, pull the units out and clean behind and beneath them. This is also the moment to reorganize shelves or cabinets in your laundry area for quicker access to stain removers or dryer sheets.

If space allows, add a folding station or simply clear off an area for sorting clean clothes. Streamlining laundry now can help prevent pileups later.

Schedule That Service Call Now

Need a professional tune-up or a deep clean you can’t tackle solo? August is the month to book it. Once the school year starts, everyone’s calendars tighten—including home service pros. Whether it’s a full duct cleaning, a carpet refresh, or a technician visit for your washer or AC, getting it scheduled now ensures your home is running smoothly before it matters most.

Make the Most of the Reset

Even just a few intentional updates can make a major difference in how your home functions once life speeds up again. The key is to tackle what matters most to your household: cleaner air, more efficient appliances, a more functional kitchen, or a smoother morning routine.

Think of your August home reset as laying the groundwork for a healthier, calmer school year—one where the fridge is clean, the laundry isn’t backing up, and everyone knows exactly where their backpack goes.

Because once that first school bell rings, it’s game on.

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Cleaning Confessions: The Myths Social Media Won’t Stop Spreading

The top 10 cleaning myths that get likes online—and cost you in real life.

Cleaning TikTok is the new HGTV—except instead of qualified professionals, you’ve got someone in pajamas pouring six cleaners into a toilet while narrating in a soothing voice. It's satisfying to watch. Sometimes it's even helpful. But most of the time? It's a fast track to ruined appliances, wrecked finishes, and chemical reactions your lungs did not sign up for.

Let’s break down 10 of the most popular viral cleaning myths—and why they’re more dangerous than helpful. Bonus: you’ll get the truth from actual experts (not just someone with good lighting and a pot lid).

1. Product Overload = Peak Clean? Not Even Close.

The Trend: TikTok’s #ProductOverload tag shows creators dumping entire bottles of cleaner into sinks, bathtubs, and toilets. It’s like a chemical ASMR video—and it gets millions of views.

The Truth: You know what too much product leaves behind? A sticky, filmy mess. “Using too much cleaning product can leave residue or build-up on your household surfaces, which in turn can attract more dirt,” explains Carylanne Brown, senior Grove guide at Grove Collaborative.

More product doesn’t mean more clean. It just means more mess (and possibly, more damage).

2. The Bleach + Vinegar Combo: Toxic, Not Clever

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The Trend: Combine bleach with vinegar and get an “ultra-disinfecting” cleaner. Boom. Insta-ready.

The Truth: Please don’t. Mixing these two creates chlorine gas, which is extremely dangerous. You’ll go from “sparkling clean” to “call Poison Control” real fast.

3. Baking Soda + Vinegar: Not the Dynamic Duo You Think

The Trend: Dump baking soda and vinegar into your sink or toilet and watch the volcano fizz. So satisfying, right?

The Truth: It’s fun, sure—but not effective. The fizzing reaction neutralizes both ingredients, leaving you with salty water and zero cleaning power. “The chemical reaction is largely cosmetic,” says basically every chemist, ever.

4. Bleach-Soaked Toilet Paper on Grout = Cracked Tile

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The Trend: Drench paper towels in bleach, line them up along grimy grout, and wait overnight.

The Truth: You’ll get some whitening… and possibly crumbling grout, damaged tile, or a hefty repair bill. Bleach is far too harsh for most porous surfaces. Skip the science fair.

5. Bleach + Dish Soap in the Drain: What Could Go Wrong?

The Trend: TikTokers pour bleach and dish soap into drains for a “deep clean.” Spoiler: it’s chaos in a cup.

The Truth: Some dish soaps contain ammonia. Mixed with bleach, that can produce chloramine gas, another respiratory hazard. Your lungs would rather you didn’t.

6. Magic Erasers on Leather and Car Interiors? Hard Pass.

The Trend: Scrub your leather seats or vinyl panels with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for a fresh-car finish.

The Truth: Magic Erasers are micro-abrasive. They can strip finishes, scratch surfaces, and cause discoloration. Great for walls. Not for your ride.

7. Mopping the Walls with Detergent Pods

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The Trend: Boil a detergent pod, dunk a mop head, and swipe your walls for that "hotel clean" look.

The Truth: Just… why? This can damage paint, oversaturate drywall, and leave behind residue that attracts even more grime. Use a damp cloth and mild soap instead. Or better yet, read your paint can, as not all paints are even meant to be washed.

8. The Tide Pod Couch Scrubber

The Trend: Wrap a microfiber towel around a pot lid, dunk it in Tide and hot water, and “shave” your upholstery with it.

The Truth: This one looks effective— but, those tide pods are meant to be diluted with gallons and gallons of water. Not a single pot. So, that means that the chemicals in the detergent aren’t getting properly washed out of your couch. Between that and the potential to damage your skin if not diluted properly, just skip this one.  If you wouldn’t wash your sofa with a garden hose, don’t do this either.

9. Ice Cubes in the Garbage Disposal (with Baking Soda + Vinegar)

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The Trend: Dump ice, baking soda, and vinegar down the disposal to sharpen blades and clean it out.

The Truth: Ice doesn’t sharpen blades—it can jam or crack them. And again with the baking soda and vinegar combo—it’s mostly for show. Stick with a cleaner designed for disposals and rinse with hot water.

10. Self-Cleaning Appliances Take Care of Themselves

The Trend: “It has a self-cleaning button. That means I never have to touch it again!”

(Insert sad appliance noises here.)

The Truth: Dishwashers, ovens, washing machines—even vacuums—need regular manual cleaning. Filters, vents, seals, and gaskets don’t magically clean themselves. Appliances need regular maintenance to perform properly, as we often point out.

It’s tempting to trust the viral cleaning videos—fast, flashy, and seemingly effective. But a little bit of bleach foam and a camera angle doesn’t equal a clean, healthy home. Use the right products, in the right quantities, and clean the way your appliance manuals (and lungs) would prefer.

And if you’re not sure what’s safe for your fridge coils, oven vents, or washer drum? That’s what we’re here for.

If you're in the Frisco–Dallas–Allen area, Appliance Rescue Service is just a call away. We’ll keep your machines humming, your home sparkling, and your lungs chemical-free.

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Are Your Appliance Habits Hurting Your Home? Take the Quiz to Find Out

These simple mistakes could be shortening the life of your appliances.

What happens when you do something day after day? It becomes a habit. What happens when that habit isn’t good for you? It leads to problems. The same can be said for your appliances. The same way that habits can be bad for you, they can be harmful to your appliances too. But lists are boring, so we’re doing a quiz this week. For each question you have two options, and they’ll pop open with an answer once you click. Let us know in the comments on Facebook how you do!

Should You Overstock Your Refrigerator to Keep More Food Handy?

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Overstocking your fridge might seem like a good idea now when you have lots of food, but it’s not a great idea when that food goes bad. When you overstock your fridge, air can’t move around, which means your fridge works harder to cool off.

Is Routinely Cleaning Your Condenser Coils Important?

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If your condenser coils are allowed to crust over with dust and grime, your fridge chokes. It can’t breathe and it has to work harder to cool off.

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Forgetting to Clean the Water Filter is Not a Big Deal

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Just like the condenser coils, letting the filter fill with grime means your fridge is working harder than it needs to. Additionally, it means that you will be drinking that grime in either your water or ice.

You Can Clean Your Fridge on an “As Needed” Basis and Be Fine

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False

It depends on how often ‘as needed’ is for you. If that’s about every two - four weeks, sure! If it’s more than that? Not so much. Keeping your fridge clean inside and out allows it to function more efficiently and to ensure that your food stays good.

There is No “Proper” Way to Store Food

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False

Yeah, that one is definitely false. Food has two different things that you need to account for when it comes to storage. The first is having your fridge and freezer at the right temperatures. The second is following a food safe storage set up, to ensure that you and your family stay healthy.

Door Seals Can Go Bad

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If you chose this, you’re right! Door seals can crack, crumble and rot if not cared for. This means that you need to look after them and keep them clean.

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You Only Need to Clean Your Oven Once in a While

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Oh so false. Think about how air has to circulate around your fridge, and it struggles if the fridge isn’t clean. The oven struggles with the same thing. What’s worse though is that this uneven heating causes the oven to cook unevenly. Additionally if not clean, your oven has to burn off whatever is on it.

More Detergent Is Better in the Dishwasher, right?

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False

Have you seen those photos of soap bubbles filling a kitchen? That’s what happens you overfill the dishwasher.

Emptying Your Pockets Isn’t Actually Needed

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False

If you don’t empty your pockets before washing clothes, metal items like coins and clips can damage the coating on the inside of your washer.

Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Detergent for Your Washer?

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Yup! Just like your dishwasher, you can use too much detergent. Not only do you have the possibility of having soapsuds everywhere, you also have to worry about build up if the washer cannot rinse all of it.

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Cleaning Out the Lint Trap Every 6 Months is Often Enough

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False

Sure, if you only use your dryer every 5 months, that would be ok. The lint trap should be cleaned out at the very least once a week, if not every time you use it. The lint trap not only is a potential for fire, but if it’s not cleaned out regularly, it also worsens how the dryer works.

You Should Wash Rubber Backed Mats on Cold

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If rubber backed mats are washed on hot, they will very quickly start to break down and break apart in your washer and dryer.

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Filling Your Dishwasher to the Max is Normal

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False

This is one of the times when less is more. If you fill your dishwasher to roughly ¾ of the way full every time, your dishwasher will last longer than if you overfilled it.

You Can Skip Regular Maintenance Because ‘It’s working fine!”

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False

Regular maintenance is called ‘maintenance’ for a reason. When problems are left though, it is far more likely that they grow from small issues to large problems.

It’s Fine to Throw Out Manuals For New Appliances

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False

We’ll say that this one CAN be true, if you have a backup or a digital version. However, if you don’t, then you shouldn’t throw yours out. If you need to look something up, if you end up getting an error code, you’ll want that manual.

Leaving Your Oven On for Hours Is A Great Way to Stay Warm

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False

It might be good for warmth, but it’s going to be bad for your oven and your electrical bill. On top of that

Slamming Appliance Doors - it’s fine, right?

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Your refrigerator is not like your car. Nor are any of your other appliances. They are all carefully tuned and weighted to shut carefully. Slamming them can actually damage not only the door, but the seals as well, and possibly knock some of the interior pieces out of alignment.

Even the most careful appliance owners can miss a step now and then — but the good news is, it’s never too late to get back on track. If your fridge, oven, washer, or any other appliance isn’t running quite right, the team at Appliance Rescue Service is here to help. We offer expert maintenance and repairs for homeowners in the Frisco, Allen, and greater Dallas area. Call us today to schedule a tune-up or to get that small issue checked out before it turns into a bigger problem.

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How Texas Heat Affects Your Appliances (and What You Can Do About It)

Texas heat doesn’t just wear you down—it wears out your appliances. Here’s how to protect your home and keep things cool when the temperature climbs.

Summertime in Texas is dreadfully hot, isn’t it?
As anyone who has heard of or has been living in the state knows by now, Texas summers are not to be trifled with - blistering heat across the entire state, some areas getting so humid that your sweat doesn’t even do anything to cool you down, and a desperate need for something to stay cool. However, what people will sometimes forget to consider is how this affects their appliances at home. What about that amazing HVAC unit that keeps your house nice and cool as a bastion against the burning sun? What about your refrigerator and freezer, keeping food from spoiling in the oppressive heat? Even your home itself is hit, with things like energy bills coming in hard during the summer - and the power grid has to try to keep up while suffering the same temperatures. Today, we’ll be taking a look at what you can expect from your home during the summertime, how the house and appliances are affected, and what you can do to avoid some of the biggest issues when the temperatures are high.

Power Grid and Demand

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Before we get into the nitty-gritty of individual appliances, let’s do a quick overview of something important: The power grid. Now, Texas has been experiencing extreme heat since time immemorial, so they’ve gotten pretty good at building a grid that can stand up to the demand, even during the summer - but it isn’t infallible. What you have to remember is that, during the summer, everyone with some sense is going to be seeking out refuge from the heat. This means higher demand from every household running their HVAC units at full blast. This demand turns into stress on the power grid, and makes risks of failures and outages higher. Substations trip safeties, transformers blow, and next thing you know, you’re trying to buy a bag of ice to keep your freezer cool while waiting on the electric company to come out and fix it. Throughout the rest of this article, alongside our advice to keep things running, we’re going to cover ways to reduce your power demand at home - not just for your bill, but also to help reduce that stress on the grid just a little, so you’re not left stranded with no power during a triple-digit day.

HVAC and Air Conditioning

First up, the all-too-important HVAC unit. Your air conditioner is going to be doing a lot of work during the summer, and that’s going to have it under some stress. The main problem areas for air conditioners come from overheating, demanding lower temperatures than it can manage, age of the unit, or poor upkeep on regular maintenance items. Let’s tackle these in order, shall we?

- Overheating - Your air conditioner cools things by transferring heat out of the system with a refrigerant, cooling down the air that it sends into your house, and letting the warm refrigerant flow through a heat exchanger to dump the excess heat outside. Because some part of your HVAC unit is always outside, it’s trying to dump that heat into already hot air. So, to fix this: Consider raising the temperature inside a little so it has to move less heat outside, and, if you have a window unit, try to put it in a window where it will be satisfying the most need while being exposed to the sun the least. If the window has shade, put the A/C there to help it do its job!

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- Demanding lower temperatures - An A/C unit can only do so much when it’s hot outside. Sometimes, if you set the temperature on your air conditioning too low, all you end up doing is giving it an impossible task, and it struggles to keep up. This can wear down your unit, causing damage from overworking it. Sadly, the only real way to prevent this issue is to turn it up to somewhere it can manage without having to run every single hour of the day.

- Age of the unit - Just like all appliances, your air conditioner won’t work as well when it’s several years old. Generally, if your A/C unit is ten years or older, you may have to go into the market for a new one.

- Poor upkeep - Alright, no judgement here, when was the last time you checked the air filter on your A/C? Be honest with yourself. Small maintenance items mentioned in the user manual are important to keep the A/C from getting damaged. Give it a once over, check things like the filters and any exposed hoses or lines, to make sure it’s all in good working order before it decides to let you know in a more catastrophic way. This will also make it run more efficiently, driving down your energy bills!

Refrigerator and Freezer

Next up, we’re gonna tackle the refrigerator and freezer together, since their issues and methods of care are pretty similar. Fact of the matter is, keeping cold things cold is more important during the summer than any other time of the year - no one likes to come home to all their food spoiled. So, we’ve got some bits of advice to help you keep these appliances in good working order during the summertime!

- Keep it clean - Keeping your refrigerator and freezer free of excess debris, and keeping the seals clean - as well as the area around them - lets them more easily keep cold air sealed in and transfer hot air off the condenser. Give the area a good cleaning to make sure they can breathe right!

- Check for icing - This may seem counterintuitive, but if there’s ice buildup in or on your refrigerator or freezer, make sure to clear it out! Ice buildup can cause component issues, highlight areas of poor airflow, or indicate an existing problem with moisture buildup in the unit. Make sure to check for ice, clear it out when you see it, and note it down in case it’s a recurring problem - you may need to give an appliance repair call to diagnose the real issue.

- Check for even cooling - If you’ve got a spot in your fridge or freezer that seems to be warmer or colder than the rest, get a hold of an appliance tech. Uneven cooling can indicate a host of issues, from poor seals, all the way up to blockages in the cooling system. These things can be a serious problem for your appliance when it’s already working overdrive in the summer.

- Only open when you need - This one may seem obvious, but make sure you’re only opening your fridge and freezer when you need to, and don’t leave them open too long. Letting hot air in makes your appliance work even harder to stay cool, and worse yet, it lets in moisture that causes the icing issues talked about above. Only when you need, only as long as you need, and it’ll help it to work a lot better!

So, there are our tips for keeping your home and appliances in good working order this summer, especially the important ones that keep things cool against the hot Texas sun. Summertime is always rough on the house, but hopefully, you can keep it from being any worse than it needs to be by taking good care of things at home. If you have any issues with your appliances, our skilled technicians can come over and take a look to keep them running and keep the sweat off your brow!

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