Three tips for Spring Home Maintenance
With Spring just around the corner it is time to start thinking about performing inspections and checks of your homes systems to ensure their continued proper working condition. Summer is just around the corner and we want our homes systems functioning properly as we move from colder to warmer temperatures.
While there are many things we should be doing around the home to continue proper maintenance here are three of the basic checks we like to do as the warmer months approach:
* Inspect your plumbing regularly for leaks. Look under cabinets to make sure connections aren’t dripping, and turn all valves off and on to ensure the system is operating properly. Addressing leaks when they start is much cheaper than repairing the damage leaks cause over time.
* Check your homes heating and cooling system by having it inspected by a professional. Regular checks and servicing as needed is recommended, especially on units more than five years old. Continue to replace or clean each systems filter and vents as often as the manufacturer recommends.
* Inspect your homes water heater for leaks and empty any sediment from the bottom of the unit if this has not been done in some time.
Most of us will agree that it is always less expensive to maintain than it is to repair and spring is the best time to start checking your homes systems for problems that might rear their heads over the summer.
