Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

by HomeSpot HQ

Spring is just around the corner so it is time to get your home ready for the temperature swing with the following checklist.
Air Conditioner - clean heat exchangers, inspect refrigerant lines, and check pressure (professional only)
Windows - Check caulking seal for cracks
Doors - Inspect weatherstripping
Masonry - Look for cracks
Sump Pump - Clean out the sump bucket and test the pump with a bucket of water
Lawn - Clear away debris and make sure the lawnmower is ready to go
Sprinkler System - Prime system and make sure sprinkler heads aren't blocked
Gutters - Remove debris and clean the downspout strainers
Roof - Look for damaged shingles
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Dust, grass, and other debris often inhibits the condenser's heat exchanger.

spring home maintenance checklist, home maintenance repairs, Most leaves should have been removed during the fall but more debris will find its way into the gutters during the winter

Most leaves should have been removed during the fall but more debris will find its way into the gutters during the winter.

Be ready to care for your lawn.

Water that freezes in tiny cracks with expand the damage.

Ice dam can cause a lot of damage to shingles.

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Jeff Cardenas on Sep 22, 2016
You have mentioned a very important home maintenance checklist. I would like to add here that roof is one of the most neglected parts of a home and its maintenance needs to be done every few months. Checking out for any damage and roof cleaning are very important. http://bit.ly/2au3HK3 Here you can get a few tips and tricks on how to go for roof cleaning. Hope everyone finds it useful.

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