How minor home maintenance can save you big-time in the long run [Video]

PEORIA, AZ (AZFamily) — Bob Morrison has lived in his home and loved it for 18 years. “I didn’t really realize how much time I spent on the house until I retired in January,” he said. “Everybody says, ‘How is retirement?’ I say, ‘I don’t know. I’m working on something every single day!’”

Morrison is a cost-conscious homeowner who regularly maintains everything. Air filters top the to-do list. “Religiously, almost every 30 days, they all get replaced,” he said. You should do the same thing in your home.

According to the Department of Energy, replacing a dirty filter can cut your air conditioner’s energy consumption by five to fifteen percent.

There are a few other places around the home where regular maintenance can save you in the long run. On Your Side walked through Morrison’s house with experts from APES HVAC and Plumbing. Juan Edeza recommends cleaning the appliance’s coils.

“Blow air into …