After several cold months during winter, spring is a great time to do some maintenance on many things in your home. Coming out of the cold temperatures, many appliances will need your attention to keep them in good working order.
What should you be focusing on? Here’s a complete spring home maintenance checklist.
1. Air Conditioning Tune-Up
Spring is a time to ensure your air conditioning system works perfectly for the warmer months ahead. An AC tune-up entails an inspection of your unit, where technicians look at your system’s internal and external components, including belts and motors. Other AC tune-ups include changing the filter, removing dust, and ensuring the drain pans work perfectly. If you suspect other problems with your air conditioner from the previous summer, now is the time to fix them before it’s needed during the hottest months of the year.
2. Duct Cleaning
Air duct cleaning is also a valuable home maintenance service for homeowners during spring. Duct cleaning removes dust, dirt, and debris from all your duct systems, including the intake, supply, and return vents. Duct cleaning may also involve cleaning the grills, registers, and fans. Duct cleaning may involve pre-inspection, air duct cleaning, and a final ductwork evaluation. This is a great way to keep your home a more comfortable place to live while extending the life of your ducts and HVAC systems.
3. Refrigerator Maintenance
Refrigerators are one of the most used appliances at home, which is why keeping them in great shape and extending their life by doing regular maintenance is vitally important. First, clean the coils by removing debris, dust, and pet hair. These components affect the normal operation of your unit. Second, make sure the temperature is being properly maintained by checking the refrigerator and freezer, including the humidity controls in your produce buckets. Also, replace any air or water filters and give the inside a good cleaning before finishing.
4. Replace HVAC Filter
As you stop relying on your furnace or heat pump and start relying on other HVAC systems, such as the AC system, it is essential to ensure that every part of these units is in good shape. HVAC filters are important components of your HVAC systems; they impact the performance of these units. You can improve your home’s ventilation and air conditioning by replacing the filters during spring home maintenance. Replacing a filter may involve various steps, such as removing the old filter, cleaning the holder, and fixing the new filter. This is the best thing you can do to extend the life of your HVAC system. When filters are not replaced, the systems need to work harder to circulate air throughout your home.
5. Clean Out the Dryer Vent
Cleaning out your dryer vents is a matter of home safety. Failing to do so means the vent may become clogged and overheated, eventually causing a fire. Cleaning it out during spring home maintenance will ensure the dryer vent is safe and running well. First, ensure the dryer is unplugged and then disconnect the duct. Second, vacuum the duct and use duct cleaning kits to clean deep into the duct. Also, make sure to clean the exterior. In case of emergency, professionals can perform these tasks if your vent is too complex.
6. Garage Door Maintenance
The garage entry is one of the largest moving parts in your home, and you may use it multiple times per day and in all seasons. It means you should perform maintenance, and the spring season is the best time for this task. You can do several tasks, such as tightening the hardware, testing the garage door balance, replacing the weather-stripping, lubricating the moving parts, and testing the auto-reverse safety features. If you need to, contact a professional company to resolve any major issues.
Protect Your Home with a Complete Home Protection Plan
Even if you if do everything on your spring maintenance checklist, things can still break at any time, especially during the hot summer months. Losing your air conditioner or refrigerator during the summer is not fun, but you can at least protect your wallet with a home protection plan. With Everything Breaks, we cover the costs of repairs and replacement of many home systems. We’ll help you get the repairs scheduled immediately and without the hassle of jumping through hoops.
