Currently, spring is only a month away and with the warmer weather comes more time to start to focus on the exterior of your home. Below we have listed some primary maintenance you should focus on this season to keep your home in tip-top shape.
Cracks or damage to the roof
Winter and spring weather can wreak havoc on a home. With melting snow, lots of rain, wind, and quickly changing temperatures, water and ice can make its way into the smallest cracks in your roof. When ice forms, it starts to expand and cause small cracks in your roof to grow larger and larger. A cracked or leaking roof can cause thousands of dollars in water damage if not taken care of quickly. Make sure to take care of your roof inspection quickly to make sure you don’t have to spend money on preventable damage.
Check chimneys
With those winter fires slowly coming to an end, now is a better time than ever to inspect your chimney. A buildup of soot and a highly flammable chemical called creosote can start to buildup in your chimney. Always make sure to check for this buildup and have your chimney cleaned regularly to prevent a possible fire.
Inspect your AC system
Don’t get caught sweating it out in your home because of issues with your AC system. Make sure to inspect around your AC unit for debris or anything that will cause the condenser to not work efficiently. A condenser that cannot cool will cause your electricity bill to increase and possibly even cause your condenser to have to be replaced sooner, resulting in a large bill for replacement.
Test outdoor water system
A leaking outdoor pipe can cause thousands of dollars in flooding and structural damage to the exterior of your home. Make sure to check all exterior connections and pipes to help prevent a headache in the future.
Cracks in your driveways or walkways
Cracks in driveways or walkways can cause a home to look not well maintained. Fixing little things such as the cracks in your driveway can help preserve the value of your home. With the melting snow and quickly changing temperatures this time of year, make sure that your driveways and walkways are sealed and properly protected to help avoid any larger problems like structural damage or possible flooding.
Drain your water heater
Always make sure to drain your water heater. If you don’t, the sediment left behind can cause your water heater to work harder, possibly resulting in a burst pipe, loss of water pressure, or even the breakdown of the tank itself. Regularly draining your water heater will not only save you money but time as well.
Cracking paint on the exterior of your home.
As the spring sun is starting to set in, paint may start to crack or peel on the exterior of your home. Make sure to check all of your window sills, and siding to make sure none of your paint is starting to become weathered. Paint is a surefire way to make your home look better.
With Spring around the corner, check up on these basic maintenance tasks to make sure that your home is prepared for the weather. Although many of these tasks seem small, they can help decrease your maintenance bills exponentially in the long run, save you money on electricity bills, increase home safety, and preserve the value of your home.