Nine things to do to save time and money for the spring

Thursday, February 27th, 2014 Issue 09, Volume 18.

SAN DIEGO There are nine money-saving tasks that homeowners can do during the winter that will prevent problems in the spring. These tips have been provided by RepairClinic.com.

1) Perform pre-season maintenance of outdoor power equipment and garden tools.

Inspect wear and damage on lawn mowers, pressure washers, string trimmers, edgers and other outdoor power and landscaping equipment. Review owners manuals, replace worn or damaged parts with new components and clean the equipment. Stock up on degreaser, filters, spark plugs and other essentials.

2) Dedicate a few hours per weekend to organizing closets, cabinets, basements, attics and other storage locations.

The annual home chores dubbed "spring cleaning" doesnt have to wait until spring. Avoid several organization projects in one weekend. Instead, tackle smaller organization projects over many weekends for greater efficiency.

3) Clean off refrigerator condenser coils.

"Dirty, dust-covered condenser coils require refrigerators to work harder to remove heat," said Chris Hall, president and co-founder of RepairClinic.com. "A long-handled bristle brush and a vacuum make it easy to clean off the coils."

4) Stock up on water filters.

"Refrigerator ice-maker and water dispenser filters should be replaced at least every six months, but depending on usage, homeowners may need to replace the filters more frequently," said Hall. "Increased temperatures often bring more frequent use of ice makers and water dispensers."

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