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• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Fabric filter

  A fancy term for a wide variety of dust catchers.

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

• HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.

• Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

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