As the frost of winter begins to thaw it’s important to perform home maintenance to ensure the proper longevity of your house and property. The following is a list of home maintenance projects you should attend to during the spring months, especially in April or May.
Checking the exterior of your home
Reseal and Repaint
As temperatures fluctuate through the year, seals around doors and windows can weaken and paint can begin to crack. To reduce drafts in your home, make sure to re-caulk and seal your doors and windows. This can make your home more comfortable as well as lower home energy costs. Keep your curb appeal high by ensuring there are no paint chips or cracks. Repaint any necessary areas for a fresh look that will last.
Inspect your gutters and roof
Save yourself the hassle of climbing up your ladder multiple times this spring by making sure you are inspecting your roof and gutters at the same time. Repair shingles if they have been damaged by ice and snow and clean any leaves out of your gutters. Doing these together will save you time – keeping your home looking fresh and keeping moisture out of the attic and away from your foundation.
Check your foundation
The ground around your home should work in your favor and help direct water away from the foundation. During the spring months, make sure snow and moisture have not caused the ground to settle and pool water at the foundation.
Clean your dryer vent
The dryer vent can be one of the most overlooked parts of the home, and one of the most dangerous if not properly maintained. It’s important to clean out any dryer lent and debris from the vent to avoid improving the performance of your dryer and more importantly to avoid any threat of a fire.
Checking the interior of your home
Change the batteries in your smoke detectors
Checking your smoke detector batteries at least twice a year is a crucial task to safeguard the safety and well-being of your family and other occupants in your home. Smoke detectors give early warning signs of potential fire, giving your family ample time to evacuate safely. Weakened smoke detector batteries can give false alarms, leading to disruptions in your home and even complacency among occupants.
Inspect your HVAC
To save on energy costs and keep your home comfortable throughout the year, it’s important to thoroughly inspect your HVAC system. Schedule a professional HVAC inspection and maintenance to ensure efficient operation, clean or replace air filters, and check for any potential issues before the summer cooling season begins. Change your furnace filters every six months and humidifier filters once a year.
Inspect Sump Pump
Ensuring that your sump pump is working properly is essential for preventing basement flooding, protecting against mold and mildew, preserving property value, preventing structural damage, and providing peace of mind. Regular maintenance, testing, and prompt repairs or replacements as needed are key to maintaining the reliability and effectiveness of your sump pump system.
If you have a sump pump, pour water into the sump pump crock until the sump pump comes on to help ensure it is in good working condition before spring rain.
Spring Home Maintenance Creates Peace of Mind and Sustains Home Value
Performing spring home maintenance is essential for preserving home value, preventing costly repairs, enhancing safety and energy efficiency, protecting against water damage, preparing for seasonal changes, and improving curb appeal. It's an investment in the longevity, comfort, and functionality of your home.
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