Summer Maintenance and Tips for Fall

8/23/2023 (Permalink)

Summer is coming to an end shortly, but there are still safety measures we should regularly follow in order to help keep our homes and businesses intact!  We list several of those for both summer and the upcoming fall below.

Summer Checklist

• Keep your home cool and regularly wipe down areas that are prone to moisture.  Showers and windows are two areas that quickly grow bacteria that can lead to mold damage.
• Check your insulation.  Repair any gaps to help with cooling costs.
• Check your grill for leaks and other issues.  Grills should be routinely cleared of grease to prevent a fire.
• Bonfires should be kept away from your property and any tree branches.
• We are still in hurricane season!  Ensure that your sump pump is working and that any necessary structural issues have been repaired to help prevent storm damage.

Fall Checklist

• Have your HVAC and heating systems inspected for signs of failure.
• Clear your gutters of leaves and other debris throughout the season to help prevent a buildup that can lead to water damage.
• Change your filters.  If they are clogged, this will increase your heating bill.

Routine maintenance should also be completed for your interior systems to ensure the utmost efficiency:

• Change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors annually.  Doing so before the temperature drops is a good plan since our heating systems are used over the winter.
• Dryer vents and ducts should be checked for issues or signs of debris.  A buildup can potentially cause a fire.

Stay safe, and remember to follow all proper safety procedures for your home or facility.  Should you suffer a fire or water damage event, or just need a routine duct or dryer vent cleaning, SERVPRO of Lancaster East and Southern Lancaster County is here to help!