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+ave your air conditioning systeP inspected and cleaned. ,f your systeP has a filter, replace it. A good rule of thuPb is to have your air filter replaced every three Ponths to keep your unit working efficiently. ,f your air conditioner is in good shape, consider other ways to keep your hoPe cool as the weather turns warPer, like adding curtains, shades or blinds to windows.
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:arPer weather also Peans that pests ± including ants, roaches, rats, and terPites ± will be looking to Moin your household. .eep theP out by sealing cracks and openings along baseboards, behind sinks, and around pipes and windows. And repair holes in door and window screens to prevent outside pests froP entering your hoPe.
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6evere weather can take a toll on your roof. ([perts recoPPend checking your roof for any signs of winter daPage froP heavy snowfall or debris. RePePber to take special care when using a ladder to inspect your roof. Read and follow directions carefully.
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Paintenance tips to tackle any tiPe of year, contact the N&%,A. :e are your local not-for-profit trade association representing PePber coPpanies involved in all aspects of hoPe building, rePodeling, and other aspects of services available to help you in the future as well as Pore inforPation on the above topic. 6o, you can see it is for your protection that you use a N&%,A PePber. ,f you are unsure that your contractor is a PePber of the N&%,A or you are looking for a list of N&%,A PePbers, you can visit our website at www.ncbia.coP or call - - . :e also have a Mob posting board under the industry tab .
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