Make window cleaning a regular part of of your home maintenance!
Of course, we think regular window cleaning should be a top priority for summer home maintenance but here are a few other home maintenance tips.
1. Air conditioning tune up
The number one priority for your summer home maintenance checklist is to have your air conditioning (AC) unit tuned up. It gets hot here in Salt Lake City and as important as getting your car tuned, your AC needs to be tuned to inspect and prevent unwanted emergencies. The tune up is used to inspect refrigerant levels, which is important for your AC to keep running cool and keep your summer electric bills low, as well as to ensure your fan is functioning well, your coils are thoroughly cleaned and there are no potential fire hazards with faulty wiring.
Homeowner tip: You can keep your AC bill running smoothly by changing out your air filters often. Experts advise changing them once a month when using your unit on a daily basis.
2. Roof check
Your roof should be inspected annually to ensure that you don't have any problems. Whether you have just ended your rainy season or are about to begin it, checking your roof regularly will assist in finding a small problem before it becomes a large, leaky one. Contingent on the type of roof, you may also want to clean your roof to avoid any permanent water damage.
3. Clean gutters
Cleaning gutters regularly will help prevent clogging and unnecessary leaks. It is recommended that gutters are cleaned twice a year: once at late fall/early winter, after all of the leaves have fallen and prior to the first snowfall, and once at late spring/early summer after flowers, seeds and blossoms are done blowing off.
Homeowner tip: We offer gutter cleaning as one of services. Call us for an estimate.
4. Window check
Ensure that the hot summer heat stays outside by checking and maintaining your home's windows. One of the key items in window maintenance is routinely checking the sealants. Ensure that both inside and out are secured, and caulk any open areas in between. Also, check weather-stripping for any faults and replace it immediately if there is an issue. Taking care of windows, keeping them clean and maintained will keep your home looking and feeling good.
Homeowner tip: Use a small paintbrush or toothbrush when cleaning windows to get to hard-to-reach areas.
6. Pressure wash the exterior
An important element of maintaining your home's exterior is to routinely clean it, and the easiest way to do so is to pressure wash the walls. Do it to remove dirt, stains and mildew, especially prior to painting.
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6. Pool maintenance
If you have an outdoor pool in Utah, it's probably been a good six months since your pool has been used for swimming. Get it ready for summer by cleaning it up, leveling the water, ensuring that your pumps are working and balancing your chemicals. Start at least a week prior to swim season to ensure that the water and your new bathing suit are safe from chemical harm.
Homeowner tip: Look into an energy-efficient pool pump to help keep your electric bill down during the summer months.
Originally published on the blog, She Knows.
