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Tips of the day: 10 home repairs you shouldn't skip

Staying on top of regular maintenance around the home could save you from costly repair bills later on. And right now is a good time to haggle price with contractors and service providers.

Here are five chores you can't afford to put off this year, courtesy of AngiesList.com and Consumer Reports.

-- Daniel Vasquez, Sun Sentinel
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HVAC experts estimate that 60 percent of all service calls are the result of dirty filters. Changing air filters regularly (every month or so), especially if you have shedding pets or kids frequently running in and out, can save you up to $100 each year in energy costs.

Change your air filters

(Los Angeles Times / April 10, 2009)

HVAC experts estimate that 60 percent of all service calls are the result of dirty filters. Changing air filters regularly (every month or so), especially if you have shedding pets or kids frequently running in and out, can save you up to $100 each year in energy costs.