The different seasons of the year can have an effect on your new home if you don’t take the opportunity to perform some sort of “pre-season” maintenance on your beautiful year. We are going to list for you, in this article, some of the most important things you need to do before the various season of the year. Check them out.
Spring Maintenance:
- You need to check the exterior drainage.
- You need to clean the gutters out.
- You need to inspect your home’s exterior.
- You need to have your a/c system checked and serviced for the summer.
- You need to repair or replace your damaged window screens.
- You need to clear dead shrubs or plants from around your home.
- You need to inspect for damages in your roof.
Summer Maintenance:
- You need to check and repair the grout in the kitchen, bathrooms or other rooms.
- You need to inspect your plumbing for leaks and clean your faucets’ aerators.
- You need to rectify insect problems.
- You need to clean and repair the patio/deck as necessary.
- You need to clean out your garage.
- You need to clean out debris from the window wells.
- You need to check and clean the dryer vent and other vents.
Fall Maintenance:
- You need to flush the hot water heater and remove the sediments.
- You need to winterize your air conditioning systems.
- You need to make sure your heating system is ready for winter.
- You need to turn off and flush the outdoor water faucets.
- You need to have your chimney cleaned.
- You need to test your sump pump.
- You need to check your driveway or pavement for cracks.
Winter Maintenance:
- You need to check your roof for ice dams and icicles.
- You need to test your electricity (very carefully).
- You need to tighten your handles, knobs, racks, etc.
- You need to check your doors’ and windows’ locks and deadbolts.
- You need to clean the sediments from your showerheads.
- You need to check and repair the caulking from around your bathtubs and showers.
- You need to inspect and deep clean the basement.
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