Spring Maintenance Tips
Spring ahead with some helpful home maintenance tips
Spring is the perfect time to prepare your home for warmer weather. Please take a moment to review this important spring home maintenance checklist.
Inspect your smoke detectors. Make sure that there is one on each floor of your home. Test them and change the battery every six months or as needed.
Check the light bulbs in all your fixtures to be sure that they are the correct wattage as recommended by the manufacturer. I recommend the newer flourescent bulbs be installed in all light fixtures. They use less power and saves you money.
Replace all high-intensity bulbs (such as halogen) with fluorescent bulbs that don't produce as much heat or use as much power to operate.
Check your electrical outlets for potential fire hazards such as frayed cords or wires or loose fitting plugs.
Be sure not to overload electrical outlets, fuse boxes, extension cords or any other power service.
Keep a multi-purpose fire extinguisher accessible that is filled and ready for operation in your kitchen, garage and basement.
Have your air conditioning system inspected by a professional as recommended by the manufacturer. It will save you money on your utility bills and keep your home cooler.
Check for damage to your roof, and clean gutters and downspouts to keep debris from accumulating. Will keep the water flowing away from your foundation.
Check your water heater for leaks and corrosion. Could save you a flood later.
Clean and/or replace your furnace filter. This should be done monthly in the heating season and bi monthly with Central Air Conditioning in the cooling months
Clean the clothes dryer exhaust duct and space under the dryer. Remove all lint, dust, and pieces of material or cloth. Will allow your dryer to work less and dry your clothes quicker, along with preventing possible fire or unsafe conditions.
In your yard, remove all dead trees and keep healthy trees and bushes trimmed and away from utility wires, recommend a professional do this, your roof and siding. Will keep you roof and siding from possible damage.
Safely store oil and gas for lawn equipment and tools in a vented, locked area.
Repair driveway and walkways that are cracked, broken or uneven to provide a level walking surface. Keep water from flowing under your driveway and sidewalk and causing possible sinking or movement.
Check the deck for safety hazards, loose handrails, protruding nails, loose or damaged boards.
Check your GFIC and AFIC outlets for proper safety operation. They are there to SAVE your family and your life.
These are items I recommend you check at the minimum each Spring
to keep your family Safe and your home in good condition.
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