Spring is in the air and hot weather is just around the corner. Now is the time to test and prepare your air conditioning unit!

In YTI Career Institute's Career HVACR program, students gain skills relating to the mechanical, electrical, and chemical components in air conditioning systems. They learn to install and service both residential and commercial air conditioners, including heat pumps. Here are a few recommendations to keep in mind during the upcoming cooling season:

• Check and replace the furnace filter
• Make sure all registers and return grills are open and unobstructed
• Make sure the outdoor unit is clear of debris and vegetation
• Have your HVAC service company perform a seasonal inspection on your system

Did you know?

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate through superior energy efficiency. If you're considering new or replacement windows, doors, insulation, roofs, HVAC or water heaters, tax credits are available for certified ENERGY STAR products. For more information on tax credits for energy efficiency, check out www.energystar.gov.

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