As Spring arrives, it's crucial to prepare your home for the season ahead. Proper maintenance ensures optimal performance of essential systems and helps you to avoid costly repairs.
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As we embrace the arrival of Spring and the promise of warmer weather, it's time to ensure your home is ready for the season ahead. Here are some crucial home maintenance tasks to tackle this month to get your property ready!
Outdoor Hose: As temperatures rise above freezing, it's safe to turn on your outdoor hose. Remember to exercise caution and check for leaks during the first use.
Downspouts: Extend your downspouts to ensure water drains away from your home, preventing potential water damage. Downspouts should direct water a minimum of 2 meters away from the property. If your downspouts do not reach this far you can purchase extensions and splash pads.
Clean Your Bathroom Exhaust Fan:. A working bathroom fan is crucial for removing excess moisture from your bathroom, moisture which can lead to mold and mildew growth if not vented properly. Regular cleaning and maintenance of your bathroom exhaust fans helps to ensure optimal performance and air quality in your bathroom
We recommend cleaning your bathroom exhaust fan every six months. Follow along with our step-by-step guide to keep your air flowing smoothly.
Change Your Furnace Filter: It only takes a few minutes to improve your indoor air quality by trapping dust, pollen, and other airborne particles, reduce your energy consumption and lower your utility bills by keeping your HVAC system running smoothly, and prevent costly repairs by maintaining optimal airflow and reducing strain on the system.
Follow our simple guide for hassle-free maintenance.
Clean Your HRV Filters: Your HRV plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy indoor environment by continuously exchanging stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air. It helps to regulate humidity levels and remove indoor pollutants, ensuring you breathe cleaner air and enjoy a more comfortable living space. Read our easy to follow guide on how to keep your HRV system well maintained.
By staying proactive with these home maintenance tasks, you can ensure your living space remains clean, comfortable, and efficient throughout the season. If you need assistance or have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out. Here's to a well-maintained home in the care of Ripple Property Management!
