The hot sizzling days of summer are fast approaching and will be here before you know it. As such, homeowners should begin preparing for the summer now. There are certain home maintenance tasks that must be completed each spring before summer arrives. Below are four.
Change the Setting of Your Ceiling Fans
One thing you may not be aware of as a homeowner is that most ceiling fans have the ability to twirl their blades in opposite directions. In fact, they should be spinning in a different direction during the summer than they do during the colder months of the year. During the summer, your fans should all be set to run in a counterclockwise direction. This pushes the cool air down instead of the other way around.
Have Your Air Conditioner Serviced
One nightmare scenario many people want to avoid during the summer is the failure of their air conditioner. In certain cases, this can even be deadly. Overall, make sure to follow all routine maintenance tasks for your air conditioner such as swapping out filters and cleaning coils. Having your entire system serviced by an HVAC company, a company like STA SO COOL HVAC, before summer is probably a good idea. The chances of your system having a breakdown when you need it most will be greatly diminished.
Clean Out Your Gutters
One thing that you could receive a lot during the summer is rain. While rain is generally a good thing, it can end up being a very bad thing if your gutters and downspouts are clogged. If they are, water that should be safely redirected away from your home could end up going inside your walls to where it could do massive damage. Make sure all leaves, dirt, and gunk are cleaned out from your gutters and downspouts to prevent this from happening.
Test Your Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors
Safety should always be your top concern as a homeowner. There are more fires during the summer. Make sure you are prepared by testing all the smoke detectors in your home and replacing them or their batteries if necessary. Do the same for your carbon monoxide detectors. They should be positioned near all bedrooms. Deadly carbon monoxide is undetectable otherwise.
Much like winter, you must also prep for summer. Doing so can protect both your home and your family. Make sure you complete the above tasks each year before summer as well as other important home maintenance tasks. You feel better that you did.
