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Home Maintenance Checklist For August

One of the things that come with owning a property is performing regular home maintenance checks. This is to ensure your safety and comfort and that the value of your home does not decrease in case you want to sell it or live there for life.

Although the importance of home maintenance is clear, many homeowners still neglect to carry out checks. Hefty repair bills can arise as a result of this.

And therefore, it is important we guide you through the things that should be on your home maintenance checklist.

Things To Check

Plumbing

Yes, the pipes and drains connected to your home have a strong resistance to damage โ€“ but they are not invincible and do get subjected to wear and tear with time.

Plumbing is a very advanced system therefore itโ€™s best to bring in professionals to check. Although this will cost money the price of this inspection pales in comparison to the repair bill you will be slapped with due to damage occurring in your plumbing system.

Source out a professional plumbing company that can quickly and efficiently check your pipes and drains. Theyโ€™ll notify you of any problems so you can have peace of mind. If youโ€™re looking for a Denver plumbing company check out TNT Plumbing Heating & Cooling.

How often should I bring in a plumbing company to do the checks?

Itโ€™s recommended that plumbing be checked annually, so schedule a maintenance check around every 12 months or so.

Heating

The worst thing that can happen to you on a cold day is if your boiler becomes faulty. Maintenance checks will help you avoid these unfavorable circumstances. Youโ€™ll need to annually bring in experts who know what to look for otherwise youโ€™ll be needing to find a Denver furnace repair company or a Denver water heater repair company (or wherever you are located). TNT Plumbing Heating & Cooling can get this job done for you as well.

What happens at a boiler service?

Checks will be made to confirm your boiler is running as it should. It takes less than an hour to complete the maintenance check although the time can vary depending on what appliance you have.

The following will occur during the maintenance check

Visual check: The boiler will be visually inspected, components will be adjusted if needed, and any signs of damage will be noted.

Controls: Boilers have numerous controls and safety devices ready for the engineer to put to the test. These will let them know if the boiler is functioning as it should.

Flue and combustion releases: The construction termination plus the route of the flue (pipe leading from your boiler to the outside) will be checked. Any obstructions that are spotted will be dealt with swiftly.

Air Conditioning

AC can be checked without assistance from an engineer. Add these things to your home maintenance checklist:

Replace the air filter Clean out the evaporator and condenser coils (dirt reduces efficiency)Clean the drain line and Lubricate the blower and condenser fan, Inspect the wirings and controls Inspect the thermostat, Clean any dust out from the air registers, Look for loose parts or screws

If this sounds too complicated donโ€™t hesitate to seek out a Denver AC repair company (like TNT Plumbing Heating & Cooling).

Chimney

Even if you donโ€™t use your fireplace, your chimney still needs to be checked as it holds dangerous gas. Inspect this annually and clean it regularly. Please get a professional to do this if you arenโ€™t physically up to it.

Check Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

This is the most important thing to check. You are preventing your own death by checking these things. Fire and carbon monoxide kills. Even if you think it wonโ€™t happen to you, itโ€™s better to be safe than sorry. Protect yourself and your family.

Test the devices and change the battery if they do not sound loud enough or replace them if they are not working at all.

Your Gutters

They help protect your roof, so keep good care of them. Clogged gutters result in leaks, or worse, roof breakage. Clean them every six months and more regularly if you are subjected to frequent heavy rainfall or surrounded by many trees.

If youโ€™re up to the challenge, clean them yourself but remember to be careful when using a ladder.

Paint

Take a look at your walls โ€“ does the paint peel or look faded? If the answer is yes, bring them back to life by adding a fresh lick of paint. This can be a super fun DIY maintenance job or if you donโ€™t fancy the mess get professional painters in to do the job for you.

In Summary

Having a maintenance checklist is critical to ensure the safety and value of your home. Bring in an expert for tricky checks like plumbing, heating, and air conditioning but have a go at tackling simple checks like fire alarms and gutters yourself. Youโ€™ll save a lot of money that way!

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