Yearly Home Maintenance

1/20/2020 (Permalink)

Invest time to perform regular maintenance on your home.

Your home is an investment so it is essential to maintain it every year by performing regular maintenance on it. Tackling so many tasks at once might feel overwhelming so scheduling them to be completed throughout the year will help ensure that your house is running in tip top shape. An article by The New York Times  gives a basic rundown of some of the things you should check on your grounds, outside and inside of the house.

Here are some of those tasks that if not maintained properly, could lead to a water event and damage in your home:

Cleaning gutters: they are usually out of sight, but they must be cleaned at least twice a year (or more, depending on trees around your house); check for damage and always, always, ALWAYS be safe while using the ladder.

HVAC systems: call an HVAC service provider to asses your system and check for damage.

Water heater: check valves, check for leaks, drain and remove buildup and turn down the temperature

Plumbing: give your pipes a visual check-up and ensure that there are no signs of leaks, and check faucet for drips. Fix what you can and call a plumber for their expertise for more serious concerns.

Water supply lines: toilets, dishwasher, washing machine and sinks have supply lines that might need replacing. These can burst causing extensive damage if they are old and damaged

Just as our bodies need regular check-ups and maintenance, houses do too. Schedule maintenance throughout the year and check each off one at a time to keep your home in tip-top shape.