A handful of small, cheap habits that head off the big, costly repairs down the road.
The most expensive home repairs almost always start small. A few minutes of maintenance a couple of times a year can save you thousands. Here's where that time pays off the most.
Lint builds up in the vent line, not just the trap. A clogged vent makes your dryer work harder, wear out faster, and — most importantly — is a fire hazard. Have it cleared once a year.
Clogged gutters send water straight down your walls and into your foundation, causing rot and leaks that cost far more than a cleaning. Clear them once or twice a year, especially after fall.
Failing caulk lets water reach places it shouldn't, quietly causing rot and mold. Fresh caulk is cheap insurance against expensive water damage.
Worn refrigerator gaskets make the compressor run constantly. Drafty exterior doors do the same to your HVAC. Both are quick, low-cost fixes that lower your bills.
The dripping faucet, the sticking door, the loose railing — none of them fix themselves, and all of them get worse. Knocking out the little list a couple of times a year keeps it from becoming a big one.
Want a hand? A single United Service Associates visit can knock out a whole maintenance checklist in one trip. Call 706-971-9002 to set it up.