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April 29, 2016
New Mexico’s Legal & Financial Weekly
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Vol. 6.87 No. 18
PROBATE: 24 AUCTIONS: 8 OTHER: 27 SPANISH NOTICES: 3
Know Your Options For Home Cooling Systems
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hen the weather heats up, many homeowners crank up their central air conditioning or turn to multiple noisy window units. Unfortunately, neither option is ideal: central air, wastes energy by its all-or-nothing nature. Window units, in addition to being cumbersome, diminish a room’s attractiveness and obscure its views. Luckily, there is a third option: mini-split systems.
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Up To 25 Percent Savings Mini-splits are ductless heating and cooling systems that allow you to control the temperatures in individual rooms rather than the entire house. You’re not only customizing your comfort, you’re saving considerable energy, and up to 25 percent on utility bills. Overall, minisplit provider Fujitsu General offers the most energy-efficient lineup. Advantages Over Window-Mounted AC & Central Air Compared to window units, mini-split systems are more attractive, quieter and more energy efficient. Plus they’re set higher on the wall or ceiling, freeing up living space. Central air systems require expensive, intrusive ductwork and they’re not scalable, so they can’t be easily extended to previously unfinished living spaces such as attics, basements or three-season rooms. Mini-splits don’t require complex, expensive ductwork and can be installed to cool and heat newly converted spaces. Mini-splits also allow for temperature control by individual room for maximum comfort and energy efficiency. You can keep different rooms at different temperatures-a solution to the thermostat wars waged by so many families, especially those with young children or senior parents. And while central air systems and window units can be noisy, mini-
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splits are whisper quiet indoors and out. Maximum Flexibility, Minimum Space Mini-split system compressors are outside the house but there’s no need for a basement or attic evaporator unit, thanks to thin copper tubing that pumps refrigerant directly to discreet evaporators inside. In cold weather, the same unit works in reverse, absorbing heat from the outside air and moving it indoors. The result is efficient cooling and heating for year-round, whole-house comfort. Finally, mini-split systems come in all shapes and sizes for a refreshing amount of choice. Wall-mounted systems rest well above eye-level, while floor-mounted systems, with their compact size, are excellent for residential radiator replacements or any room with limited upper wall space, such as a kitchen or sunroom. Slim duct systems are ideal for homeowners who want units completely out of sight, since they’re concealed in a ceiling or framed enclosure below a ceiling. For a nearby Fujitsu General contractor, call (888) 888-3424 or visit www.constantcomfort.com or www.fujitsugeneral.com. -(NAPSI)
Three Ways To Save This Spring
s the weather warms and outdoor watering starts, it’s a good time to ask: Are you throwing water—and money—into the wind? Experts estimate that 50 percent of the 9 billion gallons of water we use outdoors every day is lost due to evaporation, wind or runoff caused by inefficient landscape irrigation. That’s why the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® program is promoting three steps to start saving water this spring:
is the perfect time to spruce it up before warm weather watering starts. Remember this mantra—inspect, connect, direct and select: Inspect systems for clogged, broken or missing sprinkler heads; examine the points where the sprinkler heads connect to pipes or hoses for breaks; direct water away from the pavement to apply water only to the landscape; and select a smart WaterSense labeled irrigation controller, which uses local weather conditions to determine when and how much to water your yard.
1. Right Plant, Right Place: Climates and geography vary nationwide, and your region has distinctive plant species it can naturally support without requiring extra water and fertilizers. Go back to your roots when you’re thinking about what to plant in your garden this spring. Visit WaterSense’s What to Plant tool (www.epa.gov/watersense/outdoor/what_to_plant. html) to help you choose plants that are right for your climate and require minimal watering. Then group your plants in “hydrozones” according to their water needs to make it easy to irrigate them correctly.
3. Go With a Pro: Irrigation professionals certified by a WaterSense labeled program can help you design, install, maintain or audit your irrigation system. Find a pro near you using WaterSense’s Directory of Certified Professionals (at www.epa.gov/watersense/findapro) to see if your system could distribute water more efficiently to maximize its performance and maintain a healthy landscape without wasting water.
2. Sprinkler Spruce-Up: If you have an inground irrigation system, spring
Visit WaterSense at www.epa.gov/watersense to watch a video and learn more about how you-or a certified professional—can inspect, connect, direct and select your way to a smarter system. -(NAPSI)