Summer Home Tips
Now that summer’s almost here, you’ll want to prepare your home and yard for the onslaught of summer heat. Here are a few tips to keep your home happy and healthy.
- Reverse your ceiling fan's direction so it pulls air upward
- Inspect all outdoor recreational equipment and review safety tips
- Clean outdoor patio furniture and grilling equipment
- Have roof flashing, caulking and shingles inspected in preparation for the storms
- Inspect caulking around windows, doors, and any openings into the home
- Clean your dryer vents
- Repair HVAC filters regularly
- Run the bathroom exhaust fan during showers
- Switch to compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs
- Plant a shade tree next to your outside air condition unit
- Consider installing an attic fan or vent if you do not have one
- Check the driveway for cracks
- Inspect appliance hoses and ventilation
- Drain water heater and remove sediment from tank
- Test circuit breakers
- Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors