{"id":12047,"date":"2013-08-30T09:34:18","date_gmt":"2013-08-30T13:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/?p=12047"},"modified":"2013-08-30T09:34:18","modified_gmt":"2013-08-30T13:34:18","slug":"homeowner-hvac-hints-and-other-helpful-money-saving-tips","status":"archive","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.befrugal.com\/blog\/frugal-articles\/homeowner-hvac-hints-and-other-helpful-money-saving-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeowner HVAC Hints (and other Helpful Money-Saving Tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This is a guest post by Chris Long, a store associate at a Chicago-area Home Depot. Chris also writes on\u00a0HVAC topics for Home Depot's website<\/a>. HVAC and\u00a0furnace maintenance<\/a>\u00a0are among the many areas for which Chris provides advice to homeowners.<\/em><\/p>\n

Just because we're nearing the end of the summer, that doesn't mean you're in the clear in terms of taking care of your HVAC unit. Indeed, by making a conscious effort to maintain and regularly check in on your air conditioning unit or furnace, you can save a bundle throughout the year!<\/p>\n

So, when was the last time you changed your HVAC filter? Did you know that this is the perfect example of how spending a little bit of money on the front end (purchasing replacement filters on a regular basis) can really add up from that point forward?<\/p>\n

Consider this: when your AC has a cleaner filter, the system doesn't have to work so hard to suck and cycle the air throughout your home. Not only does this preserve the condition of the internal components (like the compressor and motor, etc.) which helps to extend the life of your unit, but it also greatly improves the air quality within your house (which can even be worse<\/i> than the outside air when you have a funky filter).<\/p>\n

Of course, cleaner air means more money saved across the board so make sure to clean or swap out your filters more often (as frequently as once a month) if you live with the following:<\/p>\n