We all know when to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. But did you know about Fix a Leak Week?

It’s March 17– 23, 2014. Some cities have festivals and fun planned around this week and Phoenix is one of them. Check it out and join in the fun.

http://www.fixaleakweekaz.com/

Fix a Leak Week was conceived by WaterSense and the (EPA) and is celebrated in March to remind Americans to check their household fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks. An astonishing amount of water is wasted each year as a result of simple leaks.

•  1 Trillion Gallons: More than 1 trillion gallons of water is wasted each year nationwide as a result of household leaks.
• 10,000 Gallons of Water: 10,000 gallons of water is the equivalent of the water used for 270 loads of laundry. It is the average wasted per household because of leaks.
• 90 Gallons per Day: 10% of households have leaks that waste 90 gallons of water per day.

To give you an idea how much 1 trillion gallons of water is – this equals the water usage of 11 million households!

There is a lot of good information on the Fix a Leak websites:

How to Read Your Water Meter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlu8TnmTU-g&feature=plcp

Looking for Water Service Line Leaks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNifQKf-wKY&feature=youtu.be

Checking for Water Leaks in Your Home:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEd5_SnIuqw&feature=plcp

Looking for Pool, Spa and Water Feature Leaks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lBCIL-4uJ0&feature=plcp

The EPA Fix a Leak website also has some valuable information:
http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/pubs/fixleak.html

If you think your water bills are higher than they should be, check your faucets, showerheads, toilets and outdoor fixtures for leaking. If you are unsure how to do it, call a professional. It will save you money, in the long run. It will also help save our planet’s ever-dwindling water supply.

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We have been very lucky with the winter weather here in Arizona. It has felt like spring for quite a while now, even though spring has not officially arrived. That being said, NOW is the time to be sure you’re A/C system is working the way it should be working. You do not want to be dealing with a broken system in the heat of the Arizona summer!

Here are some common problems you can look for:

• Improper Operation: Be sure all windows and doors are closed if the air conditioner is on.
• Inadequate Maintenance: Changing your air filters regularly and having your system serviced regularly for preventive maintenance are the best ways to keep your A/C running at optimum performance and most efficiently.
• Refrigerant Leaks: There are a variety of reasons this can happen – improper installation and poor service procedures can contribute to low refrigerant levels or leaking. Your system may not have been charged at the proper level with a bad installation. Poorly trained technicians may not properly repair and test a leak or match the manufacturer’s specifications for the refrigerant charge.
• Electric Control Failure: The compressor and fan controls can wear out. Wires and terminals can corrode. This is where regular maintenance can be helpful and your professional HVAC company should check electrical connections and contacts during these visits.
• Drainage Problems: When there is humidity outside, check for clogging in the condensate drain and make sure it is draining properly.

The Energy.gov website has some valuable information you may find helpful. Check it out:

General Cooling Information:
http://energy.gov/public-services/homes/heating-cooling/home-cooling

Maintenance of Your System:
http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/maintaining-your-air-conditioner

Energy Saving Information on Heating and Cooling Your Home Efficiently:
http://energy.gov/public-services/homes/heating-cooling

Check out The Weather Channel’s tips for keeping a cool home:
http://tinyurl.com/kracjw4

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