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General Home Maintenance

Purchasing a home involves several new responsibilities. The maintenance of
your home is a top priority to ensure that it is safe and that you are protecting your
financial investment. Proper maintenance can also alert you to problems in your
home before they become serious, which can be much more expensive. Here is a
list of items that should be performed on a monthly, bi-annual, or annual basis:

Check the air filter in the air conditioner/furnace and clean or replace monthly.

Vacuum air supply and air return registers to remove dust.

Vacuum your clothes dryer’s exhaust duct and refrigerator coils once a year.

Check smoke and CO detector batteries.

Clean garbage disposal with citrus fruit rinds and baking soda.

Check for cracks and separations in caulking around sinks, bathtubs, toilets, countertops, and faucets.

Seal cracks and gaps in doors and windows with caulk or weather stripping.

Clean the gutters and be sure they are properly affixed.

Drain and winterize exterior plumbing before the temperature dips below 32 degrees.

Call a professional HVAC company every September or October to have the furnace serviced and cleaned.
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Examine the roof shingles and chimney. Winter weather and the summer sun can cause damage.

Examine your fire extinguisher. Ensure the gauge shows adequate pressure and is in good condition.

Check the trees for interference with electric lines.

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