Arizona has one of the fastest growing real estate markets. In 2021, Phoenix became the second most popular real estate market * and Scottsdale, Mesa and Chandler saw home ownership increases of approximately 60% **. Once you become a homeowner, it is important to run maintenance checks to make sure everything is running smoothly and efficiently.
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With more than half of all homeowners spending more than $ 1,000 on renovations in the last year, there's plenty of room to save on home maintenance! Here are three maintenance tips we give our members at SavonServices to help you save money after you buy a home:
1. DIY VS. Call in experts
Small tasks like emptying queues, a clogged toilet, and even a broken disposer are easy solutions. The average price for an expert to fix a problem with disposing of small toilets or kitchens can be around $ 250. However, with a click of a YouTube video, a call to a neighbor, or even a visit to your local hardware store, you can get the tools and parts you need to solve your problem without paying heavy fees.
2, follow preventive maintenance
Health and safety are important areas to consider when taking care of your home. Make sure the areas are cleaned by keeping an account. This can include making a list of the dates that something was repaired or replaced so that there is no money to be spent on repairing the area while it is still working properly. For example, the average time it takes to change the batteries in your smoke alarm is approximately six months. Make a note of the replacement dates of your smoke alarm or recharge the batteries, which will save you money and energy.
Having a clean home is also important for health because if not cleaned properly, there can be problems with pests, bacteria, and the possibility of getting sick. Make a dust list, especially during the Arizona monsoon season, and sanitize all surfaces in the house. Arizona is known to have scorpions, fruit rats, and other pests that can damage areas of the home. Call an exterminator and ask them to do a routine cleaning every two months to keep pests out.
After all, the Arizona heat can damage the exterior of the home. Before the hot days arrive, it's a good idea to repaint the exterior of the house.
3. Reduce your energy costs
Arizona is one of the hottest states in the country, so energy bills will rise in the summer months. To save on energy bills, add a programmable thermostat, change your AC filter, and save time, energy, and money on household chores by replacing a new air conditioner. If you need an expert to take care of your air conditioning or other maintenance issues, you can download the SoapServices app as an alternative to home repair vouchers to find contractors who can perform various repairs on your home while making savings.
These easy-to-follow tips will help you become a professional homeowner and cut costs that add up quickly! If you don't have time to look after your own home, you can also use our SavonServices mobile app to save on repairs. The Home Repair Subscription App can save you thousands of dollars each year by taking advantage of essential services such as carpet cleaning, electrician, garage door service, heating and air conditioning, landscaping, locksmithing, pest control, plumbing, remodeling and roofing.
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** https://smartasset.com/mortgage/the-cost-of-living-in-arizona
*** https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210324005600/de/
David Esposito co-founded SavonServices LLC with Dave Euse. SavonServices developed and maintains C2B's first exclusive referral network that allows homeowners and tenants (so called members) direct access to certain top notch local contractors who agree to offer SavonServices members pre-negotiated discounts. With SavonServices, contractors (so-called professionals) can receive calls directly from their members via the mobile SavonServices app. Members can quickly connect to receive quotes or make an appointment for repairs or service. SavonServices is offering these exclusive business calls for free to get discounts for its members. Further information can be found on the SavonServices website: https://savonservices.com/ .
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