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Friday Quickie: Clean out the AC & Stay Cool

It’s getting H-O-T outside… which means the city is full of window units & central air running to keep us cool.

Did you know you should be cleaning out your AC filters at least a few times per year? Poorly maintained filters cut your AC’s efficiency, wasting precious energy… and therefore raises your electricity bill.

Don’t fret friends… Cleaning out your AC filter isn’t as difficult as it sounds.  Check out Greeniac’s easy 9 steps to clean (or replace) your AC filter.

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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