Help for Homeowners

Welcome to Colonial Floor Care’s Terrazzo restoration blog. We are South Florida’s green home terrazzo, marble, granite and concrete and tile removal experts.

Today we offer the third part in our three part series on How to Know When to Fix or Replace an Appliance.” This series

has been presented to offer another way to make and keep your home green, by focusing on energy efficiency.

Remember, terrazzo, marble, granite and concrete are all important green components of the South Florida Home – they help save energy, have low or no VOC’s, do not harbor dust mites or mold- making your home healthy and helping to prevent asthma. Plus, they are simply beautiful! Go Green!

How to Know When to Fix or Replace an Appliance

Preventive Maintenance is the Best Way to Prolong an appliance’s Life

from the Sun Sentinel, Friday, September 13

Clean the condenser coils on your refrigerator annually and check door seals to ensure they are airtight.

Check air filters monthly and replace as needed.

Check air filters monthly and replace as needed.

Replace washer fill hoses every five years.

Avoid overloading the washing machine.

Have the exhaust duct on the clothes dryer inspected and cleaned once a year. Clean the lint filter before each use.

We hope you find these energy saving tips useful. Look for more green home tips in future postings and visit our other sites at: