Homeownership comes with the rewarding responsibility of maintaining your property to ensure it remains safe, comfortable, and efficient. Regular maintenance can prevent small issues from turning into major, costly repairs. Here’s a quick guide to recommended yearly house maintenance tasks, including the often-overlooked but crucial services for your HVAC system, boiler, and sewer.
Essential Yearly House Maintenance:
- **HVAC System**:
- Check and replace air filters monthly.
- Professional cleaning and inspection annually.
- Post-construction cleaning if necessary, especially after renovations.
- **Boiler**:
- Annual flushing to remove sediment and mineral deposits.
- Professional inspection and service yearly.
- **Sewer System**:
- Regular inspections to identify blockages or damage.
- Cleaning frequency based on age and root activity (every 2 years or more often).
- **Home Inspection**:
- Comprehensive inspection every five years to catch unnoticed issues.
- **Roof and Gutters**:
- Professional roof inspection yearly.
- Clean gutters at least twice a year to prevent clogs and water damage.
Regular maintenance not only saves you money in the long run but also gives you peace of mind, knowing your home is well cared for. It helps reduce stress in case you need to move quickly by making you aware of potential inspection issues. As always, we have great people we use and can refer to you!