Homeownership requires regular maintenance to keep the house running smoothly and prevent expensive or extensive repairs. A few monthly projects to do to protect your homes, value and functionality.
- Inspection change your HVAC filters check your HVAC filters monthly to ensure clean air circulation. Replace the filters if dirty to maintain a system that is efficient and improves your indoor air quality.
- Take a minute to tester smoke detectors test, all smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure that their functioning. Replaced the batteries if necessary for your safety.
- Clean the kitchen sink disposal, a.k.a. the garbage disposal, freshen up your garbage disposal by grinding ice and citrus pills. This can clean the blades and eliminates odors.
- Check for leaks and plumbing you should inspect under your sink, toilets, and around the faucets for any signs of leaks. Catching leaks, early prevent water damage, and mold growth.
- Inspect your grout caulking, examine your caulking and grout in the kitchen and bathrooms for cracks and gaps. Reapply caulking as needed to prevent moisture.
- Clean range hood filters, remove grease and grime from the range hood filters by soaking them and hot soapy water. This keeps your kitchen air clean.
- Garage door auto reverse function ensure that your garage door auto reverse function works by placing an object and its path a proper working reverse function prevents accidents.
- Check your water softener levels if your water softener is low or even if you have a water softener, you should be checking the levels monthly. Refill the salt as needed to keep the water, soft and prevent mineral buildup.
- Outside drainage ensure outdoor drainage systems like gutters and downspouts are clear of debris. Proper drainage prevents water damage to your foundation.
- Vacuum your refrigerator coils vacuuming your refrigerator, coils removes dust and dirt. This improves energy efficiency and extends the lifespan of your appliance.
- Take a look at your windows and doors for drafts check, windows and doors for any drafts or air leaks. Seal gaps with weatherstripping, reducing the energy bills and improving your comfort.
- Clean the dryer vents clear the dryer vents to remove lint buildup this reduces fire risk and improves dryer efficiency
- Test the sump pump if you have a sump pump testing it monthly to ensure it works with heavy duty rains. Preventing flooding is critical to your home maintenance.
- Flush the water heater drain a few gallons from your water heater to remove settlement. This increases the efficiency and extends the life of the water heater.
- Lubricate door, hinges and locks prevent squeaky doors and stiff locks by lubricating the hinges and locks. This simple task sure smooth operation of doors throughout your home.
- Check for any exterior damage around the exterior of your home and check for any damage. Look for peeling paint, cracked siding or damaged shingles. Roof repair can be a real hassle.
Maintaining your home doesn’t have to be an overwhelming situation. With these monthly tasks, you can stay ahead of potential issues, saving money and time. Regular upkeep keeps your house, running smoothly and prevent costly repairs.