May 04 2016 0comment

Monthly Home Maintenance Tips For May

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Here are your Monthly Home Maintenance Tips For May:

General walk through: check exterior gardens, downspouts and extensions, foundation landscaping. Make sure water drains away from foundation.

Check/add salt to water softener. Check smoke/fire alarms.

Check window wells; make sure they are cleaned out and filled.

Trim trees and shrubs away from roof and siding to prevent moisture damage.

Clean/shampoo carpets where necessary, especially in high traffic areas and doorways to prevent build-up.

Check for insect/pest infestation: ants, bees, bats, etc. Safely apply appropriate pesticides or call a professional.

Central air: Close dampers on all lower return vents and clear and clean around condenser units. Change air filters. We recommend having a licensed heating/cooling contractor check and clean system.

In today’s video from the Today’s Home Remodeler TV series sponsored by Carrier, host Stuart Keith and heating and cooling expert, Larry Hacker go over the factors to consider when selecting a new central air conditioner and the maintenance that you and your heating and cooling professional can do to keep your unit running efficiently.

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