Florida Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
Don’t wait until you’re selling your home to address maintenance issues. Instead, stay on top of regular home maintenance chores to keep your home inspection ready! At Kenco Home Inspections, we’re invested in our community. This means we love to share our tips and tricks for good home maintenance throughout the year.
With the start of spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to tackle seasonal home projects. Make sure your home and yard are ready for the Florida heat and summer storm season. Plus, schedule routine professional maintenance, like HVAC service, before the busy season hits.
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
Inspect the Sprinkler System
Over time, your yard’s sprinkler system can become damaged. Also, water leaks can lead to standing water and higher utility costs. Test your sprinkler system by turning on each section and looking for misaligned sprinkler heads, leaks or blocked areas. Repair any issues before you turn on the sprinkler system for the season.
Schedule HVAC Maintenance
While changing air filters is a DIY job, seasonal HVAC maintenance is not. HVAC maintenance requires special tools and training to do the job right. In fact, most manufacturer’s warranties require annual maintenance. Otherwise the warranty becomes void. Plus, regular maintenance helps your unit run more efficiently.
Clean Windows and Screens
Living near the ocean means salt water deposits can build up on windows and screens. Cleaning windows and screens helps improve your view. It also extends the life of your windows. When you clean windows, you remove dirt and dust which also helps improve indoor air quality.
Reseal Wooden Decks, Patios and Fences
Wood and water don’t mix. That’s why it’s important to seal outdoor wood. The process is simple. You can purchase quality wood sealer at your local hardware store. Simply clean the wood and allow to dry completely. Once dry, apply the wood sealer according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Spring Clean the Garage
Spring is perfect for a garage sale. What better way to find things to sell than to clean out the garage? By cleaning out the garage, you make room for summer toys and yard tools. Clear out clutter, hose down the floor and reorganize.
Schedule a Termite Inspection
Termites wreak havoc on unsuspecting homeowners. Schedule an annual termite inspection to avoid costly damage. It only takes around three years for termites to produce extensive damage. Don’t wait until you see damage. Stay ahead on home care by checking regularly for termites. Kenco Home Inspections offers termite inspections for Southeast Florida homeowners.
Invest in Home Maintenance
Keep your home looking and working its best! Spring maintenance tasks help you break down home maintenance throughout the year. Then, when you are ready to sell your home, it’s in much better condition.
At Kenco Home Inspections, we are here to help you. Whether you need a full home inspection or an ancillary inspection, like for termites, contact us. We’re experts in all types of property inspection services.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment.