Routine maintenance will help keep your home in good condition. While you can complete some projects around the house yourself, these home maintenance services are best performed by a professional. Here are 6 services you should get scheduled on your calendar.
Routine Home Maintenance Services to Schedule
1. HVAC Maintenance
Your heating and cooling systems work year round to keep you and your family comfortable. For the HVAC system to run smoothly and efficiently, it’s important to have routine maintenance performed by a trained HVAC technician.
A professional will come out to clean and inspect the system and make any necessary adjustments to keep it running smoothly. The technician will also advise you of any repairs that need to be made. Making minor repairs early may prevent costly repairs later.
2. Home Maintenance Services Include Air Duct Cleaning
A home maintenance service that’s often ignored is air duct cleaning. If your air ducts haven’t been cleaned in the last two years, it’s time to schedule an appointment. The air in your home circulates through your home’s ductwork, so if the ducts are dusty, moldy, or dirty, your air is too. An air duct cleaning removes those pollutants, making it easier to breathe and keep things clean.
3. Water Heater Services
Routine maintenance of your water heater prolongs its life and minimizes repair needs. If you have a tank water heater, the plumbing professional will drain it to remove any sediment from the bottom. An inspection will detect any rusting or leaking around the tank. A few adjustments will keep it working efficiently.
A tankless water heater requires maintenance as much as a tank heater. The plumbing professional will verify the system is running smoothly, that the settings are correct, and confirm that the water is flowing freely.
4. Gutter Cleaning
The gutters on your home do more than catch leaves. Their main function is to direct rainwater away from your home. When the rain gutters become clogged, water can cause damage to the roof, siding, and foundation.
One of the most important home maintenance services to schedule twice a year is gutter cleaning. Some homeowners choose to complete this task themselves, but the safest way is to hire a professional.
5. Power Washing
As your home protects you against the weather, it can become dirty and grimy from wind, rain, and show. In shady areas, mold and mildew might be an issue. Power washing removes the dirt, mold, and mildew from your home’s exterior.
Power washing is a common DIY project, but it does take specialized equipment and skill. Hiring a professional to complete the work means the job will be done correctly and saves you time. Power washing your sidewalk, deck, and the driveway is also an important part of home maintenance.
6. Home Maintenance Inspection
Most people associate home inspections with buying or selling a house. A home maintenance inspection is the same type of comprehensive inspection, only performed on behalf of the homeowner with no real estate transaction. Schedule this service annually, and you’ll stay on top of any maintenance issues that need to be addressed.
Reveal360 Inspection Services provides home maintenance inspection services to Northern Colorado. Contact us to schedule an appointment.