Why is regular home maintenance important?

London Liberty is here to help you stay on top of essential maintenance tasks and ensure your home stays in top condition year-round.

Our comprehensive guide covers key areas like plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and more, making it easy to keep track of repairs and upgrades.

Home maintenance upkeep is important because it helps prevent costly repairs, ensures the safety and comfort of the home, and maintains its value.

 Regular maintenance addresses small issues before they become major problems, improves energy efficiency, and enhances the property’s longevity and appeal.

Monthly:

• Clean the furnace filter, and replace if needed.
• Vacuum registers and returns.
• Test smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.
• Inspect electrical cords for wear and tare.
• Use a cleaning tablet to clean the garbage disposal.
• Use a cleaning tablet to clean the washing machine.
• Use a cleaning tablet to clean the dishwasher.
• Clean faucet aerators and showerheads, replace as needed.
• Inspect the outside of your home for loose roof shingles, damaged siding or cracked masonry

Spring:

• Inspect trees for signs of illness.
• Fertilize lawn and plants, to prepare for summer growth
• Clean debris, leaves and sticks out of the gutters.
• Pressure wash house, touch up exterior paint as needed.
• Schedule a professional HVAC checkup and service.
• Call a pro to clean ducts and vents inside your home.
• Refinish the deck and replace any damaged boards.
• Update your pest control contract to protect your home from termites, rats and other home-damaging invaders.

Autumn:

• Clean out gutters often.
• Call a pro to check and clean the chimney so you’re ready for safe winter fires.
• Clean the lint out of the dryer vent.
• If you haven’t already, schedule a professional HVAC service and check up before winter.
• Flush hot water out of the water heater to remove accumulated sediment.
• Seal air leaks with caulk to keep moisture from getting inside your walls.
• Drain in-ground sprinkler systems.
• Wrap insulation around outdoor faucets and pipes in unheated garages to keep them from freezing.
• Fertilize lawn, trees and shrubs so they get one last shot of strength before the coming of the cold.