Summer Home Maintenance “Must Do’s”.

Before you go off racing to catch up on all your favorite activities, prepare a list of things you’d do well to take care of this summer.  After all, winter seemingly lasts forever here in North Central Massachusetts and, before you know it, it might come back with a whole lot of home maintenance tasks left unfinished.

According to customer feedback, the following are among the most essential summertime must do’s:

• Clean the blades on ceiling and other fans to help prevent them from scattering dust here and there and aggravating your allergies.
• Clean your outdoor grill. Even if you’ve already used it, light your gas grill, turn it on high, and close the lid for about 30 minutes. Once it’s cooled, scrub it with a grill brush, clean the exterior with a gentle cleanser, and clean the drip pans.

• Wash exterior windows and have any ripped or warped screens repaired or replaced as necessary.
• Hammer any loose nails on your deck and check for signs of structural damage, such as rotting wood. If it needs to be painted or stained, power wash it first.
• Inspect all drains for leaks. Look under the sinks, check washing machine valves and inspect outdoor faucets.
• Have your chimney cleaned. Summer is the perfect time to rid the smokestack of potentially hazardous creosote as you prepare for another winter season of active duty.
• Clean your gutters and downspouts. Cleaning them now will help prevent ice dams and resulting structural damage come winter. Plus, by ensuring your down spouts are moving water away from your foundation, you’ll be further protecting the integrity of your home.

What’s more, don’t let summer slip by without having your central AC system cleaned and inspected by the home comfort professionals at Correct Temp. You’ll enjoy improved performance, fewer repairs, and lower electricity bills. Why not call today to schedule service.