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The right way, episode by episode
- Air filterCheck it every month and change it when it looks dirty, or at least every 3 months.
- Outdoor outlet (GFCI)A GFCI that has failed still looks like a normal outlet. Test it once a month.
- Sprinklers in the rainTurn the timer down for the wet months, and pause it when it rains.
- Fridge coilsBrush and vacuum the dust off the condenser coils. Some newer fridges never need it.
- Running toiletA worn flapper can waste thousands of gallons a year. A few drops of food coloring show it.
- Space heaterKeep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away.
- Grease down the drainLet it cool in a container and put it in the trash, not the sink.
- Chimney and fireplaceHave the chimney cleaned and inspected by a professional every year.
- Water heaterFlush the tank at least once a year. Hard water leaves sediment on the bottom.
- Santa Ana windsClean the roof and gutters. In the first 5 feet around the house, use hard surfaces, cut back plants and skip mulch that burns.
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