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Best Places To Go For Instruction On Do-It-Yourself AC Maintenance

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Tightening the monetary belt is something everyone is partaking in given the instability of the economic climate. Saving money when possible provides more opportunities for individuals to put cash away for a rainy day or invest in the future.

Some of the best ways to save money are home improvement projects, home maintenance projects, and personal lawn care. If you are a homeowner, there are many chores that can be done to lower your overall maintenance costs. Probably the most expensive of these ventures is your air conditioning unit.

Solving your own A/C problems may save you a ton of money, but if not done properly, could end up doing more harm than good. With technology and internet communication, the access to accurate knowledge is endless – here are five sources that are reliable for DIY AC maintenance.

5 Sources for DIY AC Maintenance

YouTube – Prior to YouTube and self-help videos displayed by users on the site, most AC units scared the average person because of the complexity of components. DIY repairers would have to read a paper manual 30 pages long just to get started, without even seeing the system prior to attempting work on it. YouTube has changed everything for the average DIY person because it provides visual guides and simple interpretations for many maintenance and home improvement projects. Some video posters even create channels geared towards repairing equipment or maintaining home appliances. When you are trying to understand, learn, and apply a series of steps, visual representation is usually the best route for efficient results. Just type in: DIY AC Maintenance, along with your AC unit specs, and you’ll be surprised what you can find.

Quora.com – This is a relatively new informational search engine that incorporates many aspects of specific knowledge, not just AC maintenance. In fact, Quora.com will help you answer just about any question in the world, specifically questions involving professional or modern social problems. Just post your question, follow various professionals, or browse different categories. You’ll find enough information to get you started, although most of that information will not be visual.

Visit Manufacturer’s Website – Sometimes the best way to accomplish a task is to gather information from the foundational source. Rather than searching all over the internet for various forums and chat rooms related to AC maintenance (your model/make specifically), it may serve you better just to visit the manufacturer's website. Most manufacturers’ these days provide contact information for contractors, handymen, and other various installers to better assist proper usage of the product. From the installation to repairs, you’ll be able to find a phone number for help during DIY maintenance.

Discussion Boards & Chat Rooms – Although this is not my favored option, as most information provided through these sources is unverifiable, there are a few spots where you can find answers. Quora.com is essentially a blog or discussion board, but sometimes quick answers are hard to find. By just typing your model/make in the google search bar with a phrase like, “How to maintain [your model/make goes here],” you’ll be amazed the amount of information comes up.

EnergyStar – I could not complete this list without talking about EnergyStar. This government-funded appliance certification house is one of the best resources for increasing efficiencies throughout your home. From your refrigerator to your A/C unit, EnergyStar is an excellent secondary resource to have in any DIY project – specifically projects involving maintenance. If maintenance is not done properly, the power output will be affected, causing energy bills to skyrocket each month.

Matthew Hall is a freelance writer and do-it-yourself enthusiast who is always striving to keep up on home maintenance. However, he can't do everything himself, to resolve AC problems he's not qualified to handle he turns to Facemyer AC. You can learn more about Matthew by visiting on Google+.

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