Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time to start thinking about home maintenance. Here at Ensor Plumbing, we’ve put together a checklist of tasks that you can do to keep your home in good condition.
Monthly
- Drain a pan of water from the clean-out valve at the bottom of your water heater tank. This removes sediment and maintains efficiency.
- Check your sump pump for any issues.
- Check all faucets for dripping water and change the washers if needed.
- Run all sinks, toilets, baths, and showers to ensure there are no problems, especially the ones you use infrequently.
- Check the gauge on all fire extinguishers and replace them if needed. Review their operation.
- Use baking soda or a natural enzyme-based drain cleaner to clean all drains.
- Check all gutters for blockage such as bird’s nests, leaves, etc., and clean as needed.
- Take everything out from under your sink areas, responsibly toss old cleaning supplies, aerosols, and check all visible pipes and the bottoms of the cabinets for leaks, mold, or mildew.
- Create a home maintenance calendar and schedule regular tasks.
- Keep a list of emergency contact information for plumbers, electricians, and other service providers.
- Make sure you have the proper tools and supplies on hand for home repairs.
- Be prepared for unexpected repairs by having a savings account set aside for home maintenance.
