Do these things for the inside of your home:
‒ If you have a humidifier attached to your furnace (read the labels on the outside of the unit), learn how to change the filter yourself. “Doing this yourself can save you an unnecessary and expensive service call and improve the function and lifespan of your humidifier,” Friedrich-Larsen said.
‒ Drain the hot water heater at least once a year to improve efficiency and prolong the unit. Lime buildup in the tank can cause it to rust. There are numerous online videos that homeowners can watch to learn how to do this.
‒ Inspect the attic. On bright days, pop up in the attic and look for natural light that could mean holes or decay on the interior or exterior of the home. Also look for moisture that might be getting in through broken seals or holes. According to realtor.com, this should be done in the summer and winter.
‒ If there’s a wood-burning fireplace, have the chimney cleaned and inspected at least every other year. Hire professionals for this job so they can check the chimney cap that keeps debris and animals out.
Now, let’s talk about the outside maintenance of the home:
‒ Keep gutters clean and flowing. If gutters continually clog, consider investing in gutter guards to keep leaves and debris out and water flowing. Overflowing gutters will cause significant damage to the foundation and outside of your home. If, for some reason, gutter cleaning is not your idea of a DIY project, there are companies that will do the job for $100 to $250, according to realtor.com
‒ Clean the air conditioning unit of leaves and yard debris by hosing it off before first use of the season.
‒ Find and clean the dryer vent on the outside of the home.
‒ Remove window screens in the winter.
‒ In the winter, exterior hoses must be disconnected from the spigot to prevent water from freezing and bursting.
‒ Keep window wells free of leaves and debris.
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