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Living on a fixed income isn’t easy. Every year we read stories about seniors who refuse to turn on their home’s air-conditioning to cut costs. But experts say that even a two-degree rise in the temperature can affect older people, especially those with chronic health conditions.<\/a> As a result, many of them fall prey to heat-related illnesses.<\/p>\n

That’s why it’s important to do a home “check-up.” A yearly home checkup can keep older loved ones cooler, safer and happier, all summer long.\u00a0According to the Energy Education Council,<\/a><\/span> the first step is to check your home’s insulation. By hiring a qualified insulation expert to replace or add more insulation, you can keep more cool air in and hot air out.\u00a0<\/span>The second step is to adequately ventilate your attic. Because he\"\"at rises, new vents or fans can release or pull hot air out of your home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thirdly, call a reputable air-conditioning company to inspect the AC system<\/a> before summer arrives. A qualified technician can clean exterior equipment, inspect hoses, and replace filters. If your AC system needs to be replaced, buy something with the blue Energy Star label.<\/a> Regular maintenance, plus replacing filters monthly, will not only extend the life of your AC unit, but help you save you money on your electric bills.That’s something to make even a penny pincher smile!<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking for more ways to summer-proof the home and keep seniors cool and comfortable? Coming in July, Part Two of Summer Safety– from the Inside Out.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Living on a fixed income isn’t easy. Every year we read stories about seniors who refuse to turn on their home’s air-conditioning to cut costs. But experts say that even a two-degree rise in the temperature can affect older people, especially those with chronic health conditions. As a result, many of them fall prey to heat-related illnesses. 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