Perform These Tasks to Ensure the Healthy Life of Your Bakersfield Home!

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Perform These Tasks to Ensure the Healthy Life of Your Bakersfield Home!

I recently came across the article, 10 Home Maintenance Musts for Handy Men and Women, and thought that we all could use a reminder for things we may have overlooked over the years!

Know where your main electrical panel and main water shut-off valve are. This is important to know in the event of a disaster. Also, this important to know as soon as you move into a new house.
Know where your fire extinguisher is.
Replace the batteries in your smoke alarms and/or carbon monoxide detectors. Personally, I have a reminder set up on my smart phone that will remind me to check this in the spring and fall.
Keep your appliances running efficiently. Be sure to regularly check filters as they determine how well appliances run.
Caulk regularly. Caulk protects against moisture, so be sure you're checking the caulk around your weather stripping, tile, windows, etc. Also, make sure your grout is being sealed once a year and is kept clean.
Clear any obstructions from your clothes dryer vent. This will aid in preventing fires and limiting the amount of time needed to run your dryer.
Remove debris from rain gutters and window wells. The Central Valley has experienced quite a bit of rain this spring and it would be a good idea to have the debris removed.
Sweep your chimney.
Clean the area around the refrigerator motor. Many people often neglect doing this – make sure you are also cleaning back behind the refrigerator as well.
Take these small measures: washing the hinges on your doors, adjusting the knobs, checking the weather stripping, etc. Just give your home an overall check – these little “honey-do” items can go a long way in the performance and longevity of your home!