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Increased Hurricane Activity Predicted for 2013

According to Atmospheric Science experts at Colorado State University,  “information obtained through March 2013 indicates that the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season will have more activity than the median 1981-2010 season. The probability of U.S. major hurricane landfall is estimated to be about 140 percent of the long-period average.”*

1981-2010 Annual Median2013 Forecast (as of 4/10/2013)% Change
Named Storms 121850%
Named Storm Days60.19558%
Hurricanes6.59.038%
Hurricane Days21.34088%
Major Hurricanes 24100%
Major Hurricane Days3.99131%

 

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*Data according to the Department of Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University. Klotzbach, Phillip J. and W. M. Gray, 2013: Extended Forecast of Atlantic Seasonal Hurricane Activity and Landfall Strike Probability for 2013. Dept. of Atmo. Sci. Paper, Colo. State Univ., Ft. Collins, CO, 34pp.

When Does Your Air Conditioner Need To Retire?

Mandatory retirement is the age at which persons who hold certain jobs are required by industry custom or by law to leave their employment, or retire. Typically, mandatory retirement is justified by the argument that certain occupations are either too dangerous or require high levels of physical and mental skills. Most rely on the notion that productivity declines significantly after age 65. So when does your air conditioner need to retire, at what point does the physical strain of keeping your house cool overwhelm your cooling unit?

There are three tell-tale signs that you should consider replacing your air conditioner rather than sinking your money into a repair.

Your Air Conditioner Has Reached Retirement Age
The unofficial retirement age for air conditioners ranges from 10 to 15 years old. “If you get 15 years out of your air conditioner you’re way ahead of the game,” said Tom Monahan, President and Co-Owner of Yost and Campbell. “After that point you should thank it for all its hard work and sent it to the golf course before it quits on you.” Your unit may still be able to perform some cooling functions, but it will be slower, have less energy and require frequent breaks also known as breakdowns.

Your Air Conditioner Continually Breakdowns
Regular yearly maintenance by a licensed air conditioning professional will keep your unit running smoothly into its golden years. But, no matter how much money you spend on maintenance and repair, frequent visits by an air conditioning professional is a tell-tale sign a new unit is in your future.

Your Air Conditioner Is Doing Less With More
Putting aside age and breakdowns, you already have the information you need to decide if your air conditioner needs to be retired. Compare the energy use of your unit to the same time last year. As an air conditioning unit becomes older and hits retirement age you’ll see an increase in your energy bills have. As air conditioners age, components wear down and they become much less energy efficient. It is your air conditioner’s way of warning you of its own impending doom.

So if your air conditioning unit is displaying one of these retirement age symptoms, it may be time to talk to Yost and Campbell about replacing your unit rather than repairing.


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Stay Warm or Cool and Save Money

Tips to Save Money in Your Home

Have Your Furnace Cleaned
A clean furnace is an efficient furnace. If you’re looking to save money on energy bills, you should start with having your furnace checked and cleaned.

Change Your Air Filter
For less than $20 you can change the air filter on your furnace. A dirty air filter will block the airflow from your furnace and can actually decrease the furnace’s life expectancy.

Use Your Ceiling Fans
This advice may sound counter-intuitive, but you should actually use your ceiling fans during the winter. A ceiling fan set in reverse can draw warm air through your home, helping to keep it warm.

Use Washing Machines and Dishwashers Wisely
When running your washing machine or your dishwasher, make sure that you only do full loads of laundry or dishes. If you don’t run full loads, you’ll need to run your appliances more frequently, wasting energy in the process.

Use Compact Fluorescent Lighting
Compact fluorescent light bulbs use less than half of the energy of incandescent light bulbs, and they last longer as well. Fluorescent lighting technology has improved dramatically over the past few years, so even if you didn’t like fluorescent lighting in the past, it’s worth trying again now.

Keep Shades Up and Blinds Open
Take advantage of natural daylight and solar heat through your windows. Rather than having light bulbs running all day, keep your shades and blinds open and you’ll be able to make use of the natural sunlight and the warmth that naturally comes from the sun.

Install and Use a Programmable Thermostat
If you talk to any heating and cooling specialist, they will tell you that one of the best things to do in order to save money on your energy bills is to install a programmable thermostat. You’ll be able to program the thermostat to reduce the heat of your home when you’re away and when you’re asleep.

Seal Leaks
If you have air leaks in your home, seal them up with caulk or weather strips. Drafts can add significantly to your home heating costs during the winter, so make sure that you locate and seal off any drafts in your home.


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