Fixitpk 5 Air Conditioner Repair Tips

Here are a few things you can try if your air conditioner unit is in need of repair, not running at all or maybe just blowing less than cool air: 1.  Check your breaker If the unit won't come on at all your breaker could have tripped. If you have several appliances, lights and other things on the same breaker often it will trip and the air conditioner will not operate. This is a quick check that can save you...

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5 Most Important Home Repair Tips for Homeowners

1. Squeaking doors Unwelcome noises coming from a door opening or closing can get really irritating, especially when you are engrossed in important work. To take the creaks and squeaks out of doors, just lubricate the top and bottom hinges with white lithium grease. If you don’t have that, try using some olive oil as a quick, temporary fix. 2. Scuff marks on a linoleum floor Toothpaste – the very first thing you use in the morning, should also be...

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If you must be out in the heat:

Limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours. Cut down on exercise. If you must exercise, drink two to four glasses of cool, nonalcoholic fluids each hour.  A sports beverage can replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat. Warning: If you are on a low-salt diet, talk with your doctor before drinking a sports beverage. Remember the warning in the first “tip” (above), too. Try to rest often in shady areas. Protect yourself from the sun by...

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