Home Improvement Guide - Page 1 HOME IMPROVEMENT GUIDE FREE MAY 2011 Top tips for hurricane preparation - Pg. 4 Window Air Conditioner Repair - Pg. 15 Win our $100 contest - Pg. 16 ON THE INSIDE See page 11 The Homeowner’s Magazine for Home Services, Home Products & Landscaping • Port Charlotte • Punta Gorda • North Port Indigo Swimming Pools New Construction Renovations
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Home Improvement Guide - Page 1
HOMEIMPROVEMENT
GUIDE
FREEMAY 2011
Top tips for hurricane preparation - Pg. 4Window Air Conditioner Repair - Pg. 15
Win our $100 contest - Pg. 16
O N T H E I N S I D E
See page 11
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1) Select a safe place for the family to weather the storm. This may be a location in your home -- consider a windowless room on the bottom floor. If your home doesn't have a safe area, you should know the locations of at least two emergency shelters near your home. If you have special medical needs and don't think you'll be able to get to the shelter on your own, contact the county in advance to make prior arrangements.2) Stock up on food and water. You should have enough non-perishable food and water in your home to last the family for at least a few weeks. If your stock of supplies is old, be sure to refresh it. You might want to purchase new canned goods every few years and rotate the rest through your pantry. Water should be replaced annually.3) Prepare other disaster supplies. You'll need to stock up on batteries, flashlights, rope, tarps, plastic bags, bad-weather clothing and other essentials to help you through the aftermath of a bad storm.4) Get your home ready. If you have hurricane shutters, make sure that you have all of the parts and have some extra screws/washers handy. If you don't, have a supply of plywood precut to fit your windows. Gather anything loose from your yard and store it in the garage. Watch the news when a storm is approaching and protect your home when advised by local authorities. If you wait until the rain starts, it may be too late.5) Develop a family communications plan. You might become separated before or after the storm. It's a good idea to have an out-of-state contact (a relative up north?) to act as the point of contact for all family members in the event of an emergency. Make sure everyone in the family knows who that person is and carries their phone number in their wallet or purse.6) Check your insurance coverage. Companies stop writing coverage when a storm is approaching. Ensure that your homeowner's insurance has enough windstorm coverage to rebuild your home in today's market. Also, remember that standard insurance doesn't cover flooding. You'll need special flood insurance from the federal government.7) Plan for the family pets. Shelters will not accept pets. If you want to ensure your pets livelihood, you may wish to consider evacuating early to a friend's home that's in a safe area.8) Keep your vehicles gassed up to at least half a tank at all times throughout hurricane season. When a storm approaches, lines WILL get long (up to five hours!) and gas stations will run out of gas before the storm hits. You need to have enough gas to safely evacuate if the situation warrants.
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Most problems with window & room air conditioners can be categorized under one of two symptoms: they do not cool or they do not turn on at all. Here is a closer look at how to troubleshoot & repair these issues.
Window Air Conditioner Does Not CoolA window or room air conditioner that doesnʼt cool may need to be recharged with refrigerant, but chances are good that it simply needs to be cleaned. You can do this yourself, which involves disassembling the unit, or you can call an air-conditioning professional. Before attempting the work yourself, consult your ownerʼs manual & make sure you have the right skills & tools to handle the task. Here is what a typical manual advises:
1) Unplug the unit and carefully remove it from the window or wall. Put the air conditioner somewhere outdoors or in the garage where you can work on it.2) Remove the grille and filter and unscrew the metal case (taking care not to damage the coilʼs fins).3) Wash the filter thoroughly or replace it with a new, inexpensive filter—cut-to-size foam filters for portable air conditioners are available at most appliance stores.4) Using a vacuum with a soft brush attachment, clean the coilʼs fins.5) Then, from the fan side, spray water back through the fins (protect the wiring and motor with plastic).6) Clean the unit up with a rag, making sure all drains that allow condensed water to drip away from the unit are open. Allow it to dry thoroughly.7) While you have the unit apart, lubricate the motor according to your ownerʼs manual.8) Finally, reassemble and reinstall the unit.
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