Well, it's supposed to be fall, which we mostly know because they've already started releasing holiday items at Target. But no matter the temperature, it's still important to keep up with your home's seasonal maintenance. In honor of the first week of fall, I've put together some great tips from inspectors to help you get started on maintaining your home this fall.
1. Test your sprinkler system
Although the column I referenced above was originally written for the spring, it provides a step-by-step guide to testing your sprinkler system, and with fall approaching, it's the perfect time to do it. We are just coming out of a season where your sprinkler system has been put under a lot of stress and is about to go dormant for a period of time. So now is a good time to find out if any buds are dropping or missing.
2. Repair your air conditioner
If your air conditioner hasn't been serviced recently, fall is a good time to do so. This is another piece of equipment that saw a lot of training over the summer and could probably use some TLC. And since you're in the process of making the switch to heating, it's always a good idea to do some maintenance before making the switch to keep everything nice and clean.
3. Clean your gutters
This was a classic - you won't believe what you find in people's sewers! However, when it comes to fall home maintenance, cleaning your gutters is an ongoing task when the leaves start to fall. However, it's a good idea to check them now so you can start again. Allowing leaves and debris to build up in your gutters can cause real damage to your home once the rainy season arrives. The extra weight can pull gutters and downspouts away from the house, causing damage to the roof and eaves.
4. Visit your attic
This column was originally written for summer, but the advice applies to fall as well. People tend to forget about the rooms in their home that they don't see regularly, and there are a lot of important things there! Ducts can become kinked or loose, water heaters or HVAC systems can leak, and vents can become loose. Equipment needs maintenance from time to time, and if you never inspect it, you may not know something is wrong until a major problem occurs.
If you have seasonal concerns about your home or have tips for fall maintenance, you can always have a home inspector come to your home for a seasonal home inspection . We'll check all of your home's systems and let you know what repairs or maintenance you need to do to be ready for next season.
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