Spring has arrived and warmer weather is right around the corner. It’s the perfect time to get your home in shape for an energy efficient spring.

Idaho Power offers the following spring-cleaning tips to get your home ready for the upcoming cooling season:

• Clean or replace air filters. Clean filters improve your heating and cooling system’s efficiency.
• Switch the direction of ceiling fans. Turning your fan counterclockwise in the warmer months will blow air down, creating a draft to keep you cool.
• Vacuum refrigerator and freezer coils. Dust, dirt and pet hair can prevent the coils from releasing heat and cause the compressor to work harder and run longer. This uses more energy and shortens the refrigerator’s lifespan.
• Brush or hose leaves and debris off the outside A/C or heat pump unit. This allows proper air flow for your unit to work more efficiently.
• Haul out the grill and get it ready for outdoor cooking. Using a grill or Dutch oven keeps heat out of the kitchen.

For more energy efficiency tips, programs and incentives, visit idahopower.com/save.

Melissa Thom
Marketing Specialist
mthom@idahopower.com
208-388-6634