We spend more time in our homes during the winter season than usual. Between the colder weather keeping us indoors, holiday parties, breaks from school, etc., our house can use a bit of maintenance after being used to its full potential.
Spring is an important time for cleaning, reorganizing, and ensuring your home functions properly. It can be overwhelming to try and do everything at once, but you can spread out your tasks throughout the season to make your life easier.
Here are a few home maintenance tasks to check off your to-do list this spring!
Inspect the Exterior
First, inspect the outside of the home for any damage that may have happened over the colder months.
- Examine the roof for any loose or missing shingles
- Look at the gutters to ensure they are clear of debris
- Check the foundation for any cracks or concrete slab leaks
- Ensure that any caulking and weather stripping you have in place remain intact on your windows.
Get Your Air Conditioning Serviced
Just like how you prepare your furnace for the cold season, now is the time to ensure your air conditioning units are in working order for the warm months ahead. Changing the filter, checking hose connections for leaks, and ensuring the drain pans are draining freely is important. Also, vacuum any dust that has settled on the unit and connections; over time, it can impact the air conditioner’s effectiveness.
Replace Your HVAC’s Air Filters
It’s recommended to replace your home’s air filters every three months. This is especially important in the spring season as people suffer from seasonal allergies, and remnants of the stagnant winter air are still lingering indoors.
Check for Leaks
Spring is the perfect time to check your home for leaks, like leaky faucets, clogged drains, or sweaty pipes. Check under the kitchen and bathroom sink to ensure connections on pipes and hoses are properly sealed. Look for any wetness around the dishwasher that could signal an existing or potential problem. The same applies to your laundry room; check washer machine hoses for cracks, bulges, dampness, and water heaters, which may show signs of corrosion and leaks.
At Superior Integrated Services, we can help you get your plumbing ready for spring! We offer our customers free leak inspections and detections in the Riverside, CA, area! If you notice major issues with your piping, we offer repiping services and emergency leak repair.
Get ahead of the game this season, and call us at (951)442-5339 to learn more about our services!
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