My Home Maintenance Plan
Unsure when to inspect your water heater or clean the gutters? Use this home
maintenenace plan to sort the details out, and even have it emailed to you seasonally!
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WHO TO HIRE
Most carpet cleaning companies will also handle this task.
WHY YOU SHOULD DO IT
Upholstery typically absorbs a great deal of spills, not to mention human odors and sweat. A routine cleaning will amaze you by how dirty your furniture can get over time.
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WHAT IT IS
Having an HVAC repairman examine the unit's integrity and fix what needs fixing.
WHY YOU SHOULD DO IT
Just like an oil change for your car, a yearly tune-up can help spot problems before they start, while also making small tweaks that keep it running in tip-top shape, thus reducing energy bills.
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Hiring a professional pest control service to inspect and spray for pests.
WHY YOU SHOULD DO IT
Pest control is always used to remove pests, but they should be used to prevent them as well. Routine preventative visits will stop most pests from ever targeting your home.
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Checking the interior/exterior of foundation for cracks, crumbling, and other problems.
WHY YOU SHOULD DO IT
Your whole house is sitting on the foundation, so foundation problems are big problems. Routine inspections will help you to identify and remedy any issue before it becomes a problem.
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Plumber or Handyman
WHY YOU SHOULD DO IT
Making sure that you have hot water is a concern of everyone in the house. A plumber can do a simple inspection and be able to tell you if your water heater is operating at its best or if it's time for a new one.
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Weatherstripping is typically foam padding that creates a tight seal around windows and doors.
WHY YOU SHOULD DO IT
This simple, inexpensive project tightens the seal around your home and reduces the amount of energy that is allowed to escape. If less is allowed to escape, your HVAC unit has to run less often, which makes the unit last longer and reduces energy bills.
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Attaching storm windows to the outside of windows throughout the house.
KNOWING IT'S TIME
Windows are expensive and a little protection will save a great deal of expense. It's best to put the storm windows up before the harsh weather season.
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Applying a sealant to stone surface to keep liquids from penetrating the surface.
WHY YOU SHOULD DO IT
Stone is porous and liquids can penetrate and stain your counters a different color than you intended. Sealing protects the color and limits the opportunity for bacteria to grow.
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The refrigerator coils is the cooling element for the unit.
WHY YOU SHOULD DO IT
If allowed to remain dusty, it forces the refrigerator to work harder to keep cool. If this goes on for too long, it can severely shorten the life of a particular unit and cause a little jump in energy bills.
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Making sure that all bulbs work around the house and on the home's exterior.
WHY YOU SHOULD DO IT
This is a safety issue, not only being able to walk to your home at night, but also walking down stairs or halls without proper lighting has lead to many household injuries when a good bulb would have prevented it.
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Ground Fault Interrupter. Designed to protect against electrical shock by interrupting the current.
WHY YOU SHOULD DO IT
Checking these by hitting the Test and Reset buttons regularly will ensure that the GFIs are working properly and won't allow added current into the circuit.
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You can do this yourself by putting ice and/or lemon rinds in the disposal. If it's really bad, hire a plumber.
WHY YOU SHOULD DO IT
Without routine cleaning, your garbage disposal can build up deposits of foul smelling foods. This chore can be completed more often if the odor demands it.
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The hood is over the stove and it has a filter to keep debris from entering the ductwork.
WHY YOU SHOULD DO IT
Your hood not only carries away smoke, but also moisture and cooking smells. A dirty filter has a difficult time removing kitchen odors, and this will cause the smells from the kitchen to go all over the house.
Clean Curtains/Blinds/Drapes
Clean Curtains/Blinds/Drapes
