Springer Electric Cooperative

Take the Mystery out of Your Meter

Chief Executive Officer

David Spradlin

Address

400 Maxwell Ave.

P.O. Box 698

Springer, NM 87747

Telephone

575-483-2421

Toll-Free

800-288-1353

Fax 575-483-2692

Outage Assistance

800-288-1353

Website www.springercoop.com

Office Hours

7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday through Thursday

Board of Trustees

President

Tim Morrow

Capulin

Vice President

Gary D. Shaw Mills

Secretary-Treasurer

Alfonso (Al) Maestas

Cimarron

Jeff Burton

Springer

Russell Hoy Maxwell

Don Schutz

Wagon Mound

Gerald Seward

Raton

Board Meeting

The board of trustees meets the last Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. in the cooperative's boardroom.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

As sure as the sun rises, we at Springer Electric Cooperative receive questions every winter from our consumers about their meters and their bills. These include, “The weather has been so mild, why is our bill still so high?” and “I know it has been cold, but why is my bill this high?”

No matter what the weather is like, we still get questions.

A meter is only a measuring device. The meter on your home measures the amount of electricity consumed. You are billed for the electricity your household consumes each month, just as you pay only for the gasoline you pump into your car. You are billed only for the exact amount of energy needed to power your home.

Clean Your Refrigerator Coils

Your refrigerator is one of the largest, most heavily used appliances in your home. It requires minimal maintenance—just cleaning of the condenser coils, which disperse heat. If the coils are covered with dust, gunk or pet hair, they cannot diffuse the heat properly and will not run efficiently. A bigger problem can result if the compressor burns out from having to run constantly because of the grimy coating.

The bottom line? Cleaning the condenser coils once a year can save you money.

• Locate the refrigerator’s coil, a grid-like structure or fan that likely will have a covering or grate protecting it. The coils are usually concealed behind the front toe kick or on the back of the fridge. Some newer models have internal coils.

• If the coils are on the back, slide the refrigerator away from the wall, removing the plug from the outlet when possible. You may need to disconnect the line to the water dispenser or ice maker to allow enough room to work.

• Gently vacuum and clean the coils. Using the brush or crevice attachment, carefully vacuum the dust and dirt. If you have pulled out the fridge, vacuum and wipe down the sides and back of the fridge and the floor.

• Once the floor is dry, plug in the refrigerator and rearrange the power cord and supply lines so they don’t get kinked or stuck under the weight of the refrigerator. Slide the refrigerator back into place. If you removed the toe kick panel, be sure to replace it.