Top 7 Ways to Help You Save Money on Maintaining Your Home

Home maintenance isn’t always easy. This is especially difficult when you are on a busy schedule and have a budget. Here are some tips we find extremely helpful that allow you to save a pretty penny and your energy. Maintaining your home shouldn’t feel overwhelming. Here are seven ways so you can take pride in knowing your home is in good health so you are too. 

  1. HVAC vents and filters. 

    Replacing dirty HVAC filters increases your energy efficiency and keeps your electric bills in check. They are normally located in the return air duct or blower compartment before the air reaches the handler. Changing your AC filter improves airflow, to help prevent the growth and spread of bacteria and fungi, while reducing  energy consumption by as much as 15%. A new filter helps reduce the stress placed on your air conditioner and extend its lifespan of approximately 15 years. 

  2. Gutters.

    Free flowing gutters are critical to the health of your roof and properly directing water away from your home. Repairing your foundation can cost of upwards of $11,000. Cleaning out your gutters help evenly channel water away from your home, preventing it from pooling around your foundation. 

  3. Inspect Home Exterior.

    An annual home exterior inspection will give you many insights into the overall wellness of your home from potential water drainage problems, foundation issues, paint condition, among other things. Exterior home issues can carry significant costs to repair. Timely inspections help you identify and prioritize home projects that may need more attention than others. 

  4. Insulation.

    Your attic may be the forgotten zone in your home and cleaning it may be the last thing on your mind. A dirty attic can result in poor energy efficiency, pest infestations, damage to insulation, mold, and mildew. Protect the health of you, your family, and your home with regular attic inspections. These annual inspections will help catch potential rodent infestations early and prevent dust, mold, and other harmful allergens from circulating through your home.

  5. Dryer.

    If you think there is a lot of lint in your dryer's lint trap after each cycle, you'll be amazed at how much gets past the trap and ends up in your dryer exhaust. Having excess lint poses a fire risk, with more than 13,000 fires caused by clothes dryers and washers each year. Annually cleaning this out during the fall months, when the air becomes cooler helps keep your home safe and your clothes cleaner. 

  6. Alarms + smoke detectors.

    No juice, no detection. Need we say more? 3 out of every 5 home fire deaths result from fires in homes without a working smoke alarm. Keep the air in your home safe by checking the charge on your smoke detectors.  

  7. Landscaping.

    While plants and trees help beautify our home, it’s important to trim them away from home exteriors as this can cause water damage and allow pests to be your closest neighbor.  

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Home Maintenance, Saving MoneyAnna Cook