Make Summer a Breeze with Summer Maintenance

Now that we’re officially into summer, it’s time to think about summer maintenance for your home. Summer is a great time to get projects completed that you can’t work on during colder months. It’s also an important time to inspect areas of your home for safety and efficiency. By following these simple tasks to the best season of the year, you’ll have a healthy and happy home environment.  

1. Check your windows and doors for leaks and re-caulk around any areas that need it.  

Not only does this increase your home’s energy efficiency, but ultimately it saves you money since worn-out caulk contributes to significant spikes in your energy bill if you’re running an air conditioner.  

2. Replace your furnace filter for the summer.  

Your furnace and air conditioning system use the exact same filter. Clean filters keep your air fresh by not recirculating allergens back into the air.  

3. Inspect your home’s exterior.  

It was a long winter, and it’s time to inspect your home’s exterior for areas that could put your budget at risk in the future. This would include your roof, loose siding, mold/mildew, and moss growth.  If you find any weak spots in the siding, you’ll want to get that fixed as soon as you can. Wash off any mold, mildew, or moss with a power washer. As for your roof, there are professionals who can examine your roof and give you a good idea of how soon you’ll need to replace it. This is especially important if you’re at all thinking of selling your home.  

4. If you haven’t done this already, clean out your gutters and downspouts.  

Fall leaves and debris from trees can pile up in your gutters and make it difficult for them to direct moisture away from your home. This can cause issues in the winter as ice could freeze in the gutters and back up water into your roof causing leaks and damage. To help reduce summer cleaning, consider purchasing gutter screens that prevent debris from piling up in your gutters.  

5. Prevent bug breeding grounds. 

Since warmer weather wakes up all the tiny crawly and swarming insects, you’ll want to consider spraying around the perimeter of your home. You may even need to put up barriers indoors for ants by spraying along the exterior walls. This will help stop bugs and ants from infiltrating your home and eating your watermelon! 

6. Reverse Ceiling Fans 

It’s a good idea to reverse the direction of your ceiling fans during summer so that they spin counter-clockwise. This pushes the air straight down and creates an excellent breeze. It’s also a good time to dust your fan blades as well so that you’re not sending dust particles flying every time you use your fan.  

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