Many of us are already experiencing a heat wave.  If you’ve skipped your yearly maintenance call to your heating and cooling professional, this could mean that your air conditioning unit is working harder than it needs to.

Check out these DIY tips on how to clean your air conditioner condenser unit.  The detailed instructions are written for novices and include many safety steps that should not be ignored.  This process is best completed before the weather heats up.  But if you are sitting around waiting for the technician to make it to your appointment, there are some handy steps that can save you a lot of money for a basic service call.

Photo courtesy of The Family Handyman.

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