It’s almost that time of year again… summer shore house season! Some of you may have already gotten a head start and began the trek down to open up your home for the early Easter holiday or just to take the trip. Whether you have already began the process or not, Broadley’s has some important tips to share about properly opening up your home after the dormant winter months. So before you begin planning your Memorial Day Weekend plans or decorating for the rentals, take a moment to go through this simple home checklist. You might regret skipping these tips when its almost 90 degrees and your AC unit shuts down!
Tune-up your heating and A.C. systems
It is important to make sure your heating and cooling systems are working properly since they haven’t been used for a decent period of time. The best thing you can do is have one of our service technicians provide a regularly scheduled maintenance check. If there is an issue, we can help you determine whether the unit is in need of repairs or if it is financially beneficial to replace it with a new one. New units are typically much more efficient, bringing down your utility costs.
Also, while you’re having your systems inspected, make sure you have the air filters replaced. People often forget to have these changed, leaving us to find some nasty looking screens. Replacing them helps to alleviate any type of air pollution in your home. How often you change them depends on use, environment, pets, and other varying factors.
Replace your window A.C. units with A Ductless System
Now is the time to check your window A.C. units if you have them and make sure they’re still running correctly. Replace them before the months get any warmer and reinstallation seems like a nightmare. If your unit does need replacing, this may be the perfect opportunity to look into ductless installs for a more energy efficient, safe, and reliable way to cool and heat your home. Recently, going ductless has been gaining much popularity for their ease and efficiency.
Keep an eye out for plumbing issues
Remember that little leaks or a dripping faucet can lead to huge problems. A small leak might mean larger unseen damage due to winter conditions and a leaking faucet during the months you’re away will drive your water bill through the roof. Make sure to get these issues checked out as quickly as possible so that the problem doesn’t continue to grow and end up costing you. Plus, who wants to deal with an issue like that during their vacation?
If you have any questions or concerns about your home, call Broadley’s today at (609) 390-3907 or visit www.broadleys.net to have one of our Comfort Advisers contact you quickly. We’ll make sure to help with your spring cleaning and have your home ready for sweet summertime!
