{"id":3150,"date":"2019-06-26T12:50:33","date_gmt":"2019-06-26T12:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abuyerschoice.com\/?p=3150"},"modified":"2025-02-07T17:12:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T17:12:04","slug":"bring-on-the-heat-heres-your-summer-home-maintenance-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abuyerschoice.com\/bring-on-the-heat-heres-your-summer-home-maintenance-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Bring on the Heat! Here\u2019s Your Summer Home Maintenance Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer\u2019s here! Be sure to get out there and live it to the fullest, as it\u2019ll be over before we know it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer is among the easiest seasons to take care of your homeowner to-do list as well. And that includes completing your regular maintenance checks and balances to help prevent the most common \u2013 and also costly \u2013 problems from occurring. Be sure to take notes and snap pictures of anything you\u2019d like to share with an expert for advice or to help monitor the situation moving forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3153 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/abuyerschoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Blog-Image2-June-July-2019-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Image June July\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abuyerschoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Blog-Image2-June-July-2019-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/abuyerschoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Blog-Image2-June-July-2019-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abuyerschoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Blog-Image2-June-July-2019-1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>Of course, if you don\u2019t feel comfortable performing some of the summer home maintenance tasks listed below, or you don\u2019t have the equipment on hand to properly complete each section, you may want to call in a professional handyperson.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend having an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abuyerschoice.com\/benefit-spring-home-maintenance-inspection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">annual home maintenance inspection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure you remain informed of any issues that may creep up in your home. After all, addressing issues early is the key to avoiding hefty repair bills!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following checklist will help guide you in keeping your home a safe and healthy place to live this summer and throughout the coming year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Summer Checklist:<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examine basement pipes for condensation or dripping, and take corrective action as necessary (eg, reduce humidity and\/or insulate cold water pipes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check air conditioning systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspect basement floor drain to ensure trap contains water. Refill with water if necessary<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a plumbing fixture that isn\u2019t used frequently, such as a\u00a0 laundry tub or spare bathroom sink, tub or shower stall, briefly run some water to ensure water remains in the trap<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep clean area rugs and carpeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vacuum bathroom fan covers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disconnect clothes dryer duct and vacuum lint from the duct, areas surrounding your dryer and inside your dryer\u2019s vent hood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check security of all guardrails and handrails<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test your windows\u2019 ease of use by opening and closing them. Lubricate as required<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspect window putty on outside of glass panes and replace if needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lubricate door hinges and tighten screws as necessary<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lubricate garage door hardware and ensure it\u2019s operating properly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lubricate automatic garage door opener motor, chain, etc, and ensure auto-reverse mechanism is properly adjusted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check and replace damaged caulking and weather stripping around windows and doorways, including the doorway between the garage and home<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspect electrical service lines for secure attachment where they enter the home, and make sure there isn\u2019t water leaking into the house along the electrical conduit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check exterior wood siding and trim for signs of deterioration. Clean, replace or refinish as necessary<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for and seal any holes in exterior cladding that could be an entry point for small pests such as bats, squirrels and birds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove any plants that contact, or roots that penetrate, the siding or brick<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safely climb up on the roof, or use binoculars, to check its general condition, noting any sagging that could indicate structural problems requiring further investigation from the attic. Check the condition of shingles and replace\/repair as necessary. Examine all roof flashing, such as that located at chimney and roof joints, for any signs of cracking or leaking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweep chimneys connected to any woodburning appliance or fireplace, and inspect them for problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check chimney cap and caulking between the cap and chimney<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repair driveway and walkways as needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace or repair damaged steps that pose a safety risk<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find an Inspector near you: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/abuyerschoice.com\/locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/abuyerschoice.com\/locations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer\u2019s here! Be sure to get out there and live it to the fullest, as it\u2019ll be over before we know it.\u00a0 Summer is among the easiest seasons to take care of your homeowner to-do list as well. 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