One thing most people want from summer is more leisure time. And yet sometimes home maintenance chores get in the way. Any way around it? Absolutely: prioritize in advance what needs to be done so you control home maintenance projects instead of letting them control you.
Here are a few practical examples to help get you started.
- While you can easily clean or replace the filter, your AC system needs to be cleaned and checked once a year to provide you with worry-free performance. As a reminder, annual preventive maintenance is part of your Maintenance Plan benefits package. Contact us today to schedule service if it hasn’t already been provided.
- Clean all ceiling and other fans with a damp rag. If you have high ceilings, a ceiling-fan duster can help de-grime hard-to-reach blades.
- Check your hoses and exterior faucets for leaks — even a tiny drip can result in a big waste of water. Pinhole leaks in hoses can be covered up by winding regular electrical tape around the dry hose in overlapping layers.
- Carefully inspect your toilet. Look for signs or a leak or issues with the float valve; and, check all pipe connections.
- Inspect washing machine hoses and replace them if they’re loose or show signs of cracking, wear or leakage.
- Check electrical outlets and cordsfor potential fire hazards, such as frayed wires or loose-fitting plugs. To prevent an electrical fire, don’t overload outlets, fuse boxes, extension cords or any other power service.
How can Optimum Air help? By thoroughly cleaning and inspecting your air conditioning system. That’s your best assurance of fewer and less costly repair, lower energy bills, cleaner indoor air, and added personal safety. Contact us today to schedule service.
