Summer is here! So what does that mean for you as a homeowner? Let’s discuss some tips that we think will best prepare your home for the warmer months ahead. 

Inside your home:

Air Filters

• Many types of heating and air conditioning systems contain filters to remove dirt and dust from the air. Check the instruction book or search online by model number: In many cases, the homeowner should change filters at least every three months.

Sinks

• It’s also a good idea to clean your faucet’s aerator — which is the spring inside the end of the faucet — every three to four months.
• To maintain your garbage disposal, you should run cold water through it during use.

Outside your home:

Roof, Gutters and Downspouts

• A qualified roofer should inspect your roof every three years. Skylights should also be inspected each time your roof is inspected so leaks don’t develop from cracks and interruptions around the seals, caulking and flashings.
• Make sure that gutters and downspouts do not get clogged with leaves or other objects.

Siding

• Inspect your siding yearly to determine if your wood-sided home needs to be repainted. Trim shrubbery away so that it does not touch the siding.
• The exterior of your house is built to withstand exposure to the elements, but a periodic cleaning will improve the appearance and, in many instances, prolong the life of siding and other exterior products.

High temperatures are right around the corner, to learn more about what you should be doing in preparation for the warmer months; please visit National Home Builders Association.