Summer activities are finally in full swing – kids are running around everywhere, the house is in chaos, and the outside heat can be unbearable most days. But it’s not all bad, summer can also be about all the barbecues, travel and vacation plans, and margarita night parties at home. Before we all head out to the beach, we have our July Maintenance Checklist to complete as responsible homeowners.
Consider this a friendly reminder! Here is a handy checklist for home maintenance this month.
DRAIN THE WATER HEATERS
It is important to inspect and drain your water heater annually if you want to catch small issues before they develop into a much bigger headache for you and your savings.
How to drain your water heater:
- Turn off the water supply
- Attach the hose to the drain valve
- Open the hot water tap
- Open drain valve
- Close valve and refill tank
- Restart water heater
DUST AND CLEAN THE CEILING FANS
This part here is pretty self-explanatory. Dust off your ceiling fans and other high surfaces that might otherwise be left ignored on a day-to-day basis. Your allergic rhinitis will thank us later.
CHANGE THE AIR FILTER/S
Speaking of allergies, the pollen and dust from last month’s spring cleaning may have settled, but they’re not entirely out of your house yet. Some of these particles would be left behind in your air filters. Make sure to change out the dirty filter to give your home a much better air quality this season.
CLEAN AND SCRUB THE OUTDOOR SPACES
Would this even be a July checklist if we’re not gonna include cleaning our decks, patios, balconies, and whatever outdoor space our homes have? Pollen’s out, and leaves are still attached to trees, there is no better time to scrub and clean our outdoor spaces.
SECURE YOUR HOME FOR TRAVEL
Before a trip, check your doors and windows, and make sure they lock properly. Maybe set up a smart home security system? Make sure you turn off and unplug home appliances and devices save for your fridge and security system.
Now that all of this is out of the way, the summer fun can finally begin! We hope you enjoy this season with family and get all the well-deserved rest you’ve earned!
