Monthly Tips
Home Maintenance Tips You Should Be Doing
Prevent Frozen Pipes
To prevent pipes from freezing or bursting during the harsh Winter months, we recommend keeping your heat thermometer at around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. During the Fall and Winter months, it is recommended to clean your gutters and downspouts.
Gutter Maintenance
During the Fall and Winter months, it is recommended to clean your gutters and downspouts. Leaves and other debris can clog your gutters making it hard for excess water to drain properly. If clogs are not removed, water can sleep into your roof and walls causing mold and mildew.
Other Home Maintenance Tips
Improve your refrigerator’s energy efficiency by dusting off the rear coals regularly.
Be sure to check your furnace filter and replace it as needed.
One of the most combustible appliances in your home is one you would least expect. Yes, that would be your dryer! Your dryer collects lint which is highly flammable, so it is important that you clean it out often. Using your vacuum is an easy solution to get rid of all that lint buildup.
It is always important to check your batteries and light bulbs in all appliances. Especially your flashlights in case of power outages. Speaking of power outage, it is also wise to invest in a generator for winter emergencies!