When buying a house we usually think about the monthly amortization or some time how much will be left in your bank account.  Having your own house is like having a brand-new car because it will give the happiness and the feeling of accomplishment. That after renting an apartment or condo for so many years, you know already say that “This is my home”. Same with cars, there is also a Preventive Maintenance when you own a house. And by doing this, it will save you from headache or waste of money in the future.

Here are some tips for you to understand why Preventive Maintenance is important.

What is preventive maintenance?

Preventive Maintenance is a task being conducted to check the status of your house. Everything will be check such as appliances, roofs, kitchen, bathroom, water pipe, electric box, walls, and basement if you have. This a type of maintenance that will sometimes take for a few days most especially if you have a big house. Most village requires their homeowners to have a Preventive Maintenance once every year and this is to avoid fire or any type of accident.

Check your House

Make it as a habit in checking the status of your house. This is one way of maintaining the aesthetic of your home and its freshness. You will be able to detect early if there is any issue inside the house that needs to be fixed. Look for bugs, ants, cracks on walls or floors, etc. You can also touch some discolored walls to see if they are damp. You can also observe your family members if some of them start sneezing or having difficulty in breathing or headache when in certain area?

Here is a checklist that you can use depending on the season

Fall Maintenance Checklist

Fall is a dry season but the temperatures are moderate and this is the best season to conduct a general cleaning. Before you start your Fall Maintenance Checklist, examine the exterior and interior of your house. You can also start doing this home maintenance without any help of a professional, but sometimes it is better to have a professional who can join you. To make sure that you are doing the correct process.

·       Check roofing if there is any damaged shingles and leaks.

·       Wash windows and sliding

·       Vacuum lint from dryer vent

·       Stores hoses  and drain-in good sprinkler systems

·       Check if water heaters has leak

·       Ditch all the leaves and debris from the gutter and downspouts.

·       Touch up some discolored paint walls

·       Repair or replace siding or windows

·       Install smoke detectors in every floor of your home including basement and garage

·       Clean all your screens

·       Check all carpets if it needs to be wash

·       Use an insulation to wrap around outdoor faucets and pipes in garages

·       Check electric wires and cords

Spring Maintenance Checklist

Spring is one of the best time to prepare your home and do a preventive maintenance. You may also want to consider a general home cleaning maintenance after the ground has thawed and the trees begin to bud again. Here is a sample checklist that you can use to maintain your home from basement to roof.

·       Lawn fertilization

·       Check chimney if there is any damage and needs a repair.

·       Hire a professional to inspect and pump your septic tank.

·       Check air-conditioner for filter change.

·       Hire a professional for system maintenance of your air-conditioner.

·       Dust light fixtures and wood furniture polishing.

·       Wash windows and siding using a water pressure hose.

·       Bath, shower and sink inspection for deterioration.

·       Check gutters and downspouts for leaves and debris.

·       Flush water heater.

·       Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors if batteries are still working.

·       Vacuum or wash carpets.

·       Hire an electrician to check breaker box/electrical fuse.

·       This is also the best time to clean your pool area.

Winter Maintenance Checklist

Winter is one of the harsh season for your home. It can damage your pipes and roof because of below-freezing temperatures. It is better to be always prepared during this season because it can lead you in wasting your money or worst is causing harm to your family.

·       Make time to check roof, downspout and gutters if there is any damage after the storm.

·       Make sure to empty freezer coils and drip trays.

·       Inspect bathroom exhaust fan grill for a schedule vacuum.

·       Always drains tubs, showers, dishwasher and sinks.

Summer Maintenance Checklist

Sun is finally out and here to stay. This is the best time to do an indoor maintenance and some paint retouch. Heat of summer is the best weapon to dry a newly painted roof or walls, cut some trunks of your trees, and cut some grass.

·       Trimming trees and shrubs.

·       Inspect refrigerator and freezer, make sure to empty drip trays.

·       Wash exhaust fan filter in your kitchen and bathroom.

·       Seal tile grout.

·       Check shower head faucets if the interior and exterior is already damage and needs to be replaced.

·       Inspect dishwasher if there are any leaks.

·       Inspect roof and walls if there are some parts that needs to be repainted.

·       Clean bricks on your pathway using a water pressure hose to remove any dirt or stains.

There is also a weekly maintenance that you can do to keep your home clean and safe. Here are some of those that you can do and doesn’t need a help from any professionals.

·       Clean all windows.

·       Ditch all leaves and debris out of basement.

·       Vacuum or wash your carpet using a DIY cleaner. This is also to prevent your family in getting Asthma Attacks.

In maintaining your home it is also protecting your family from harm. Here are some tips to avoid any personal injury inside your house.

·       Unplug or turn off all appliance if you are not using them.

·       Avoid using extension cords for any heavy appliances.

·       Do not over charge any devices like mobile phones or laptops.

·       Make sure that all flammable materials are not reach by your kids.

·       If in case that there is a fire in your house and you cannot handle it anymore, call the fire department right away. Always prepare emergency phone numbers beside your landline phone.

·       Plan an escape route in case of emergency and practice it with your family every two months.

·       Always make sure that you have a first-aid kit ready.

Preventive Maintenance is one of the very important things that you should always have in your bucket list. By making it as a habit you are saving your savings, time and family from getting hurt. It is costly sometimes in doing but it is more expensive if wait for your house to get burn or worst is one of your family members get hurt.

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