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Show Consider the common filter: upon it depends a great deal of your air conditioners cooling efficiency the amount of electricity it uses and its operating cost. Clogged filters obstruct air flow so Reddy has to work overtime to keep your air conditioner as cool as you want it. Over a period of time, compressors may be damaged and need repairs. It pays to clean or replace filters before they get this dirty! Different filters require different cleaning methods. Help Reddy out in one 6f the following ways: Polyurethane foam, the most popular filter, may be washed and then put back into the air conditioner. Glass fiber or acetate filters cannot be cleaned; they should be discarded when dirty and replaced. (Cleaning g removes the coating and makes them dust-trappin- ineffective.) filters should also be Glass fiber in retainer-typ- e disposed of and replaced by clean filter pads. Metal filters can be washed or vacuumed. However, oil to trap dirt. many are coated with Cleaning may remove this substance, so its a good oil and idea to buy an aerosol can of spray filters after each cleaning. Electrostatic air filters, installed in the duct system, also require periodic cleaning. Consult the manufacturers instruction booklet for cleaning details these water-solub- le water-solub- le may differ from model to model. Check your filters once or twice a month, and Reddy will repay your care wiih higher efficiency and lower electric bills. Remember Reddy supplies the energy, but you help him keep your appliance running smoothly! Efiectrlcity Key To A Quality Environment - Utah Powerwiiaca- - t 4 - , '? V 4 J V 4 4 y s' s |