Maintenance Tips for Las Vegas Homes this Coming Summer

The summer season is coming! Now is the best
time to prepare for the heat that summer is sure to bring. Although it is
a great time to enjoy the great outdoors, make sure to include home maintenance
in your summer plans. Like human beings, Las
Vegas homes needs proper maintenance in order to function properly and to
keep your family safe throughout the year. Also, you wouldn’t want to do
emergency repairs during the extreme coldness of winter; do it now or pay for
the consequences later.

Indoor

If you are living in a multi-story house, make
sure that your stairs are always safe to pass through. Make sure your
nightlights at the top and bottom of all the stairs are working properly.
Resurface the treads with slip-resistant strips near the stair nosing to prevent
slipping. You wouldn’t want kids that have just come out of the pool rush and
slip on the stairs.

Avoid fires in your home by keeping your dryer
duct, damper and space clean. Also, check if your dust smoke alarms and carbon
monoxide monitors are functioning effectively. Inspect your water heater for
rust and proper ventilation; it is necessary to prevent building up of carbon
monoxide. Clean or, if necessary, replace the furnace filter. Determine if your
chimney requires cleaning to avoid chimney fire.

Other indoor things that need to be checked and
maintained are water hoses on the clothes dryer, dishwasher and refrigerator.
Make sure that there are no water damages inside your home. Additionally, secure
the seal around windows and doors if necessary.

Outdoor

The exterior of Las Vegas homes also requires maintenance as thorough as what you
did inside the house. Parts which require the most attention are roofs, the
deck or patio, gutters, sidings and recreational equipments. Check the roof for
leaks and make sure roof-mounted fans are screwed tightly and functioning
properly. Make sure leaves and debris on the gutters are completely removed so
moisture can be drained properly. Check for any signs of wear and tear and try
to fix them as soon as possible.

While you may expect that your home is still in
good condition, there might be problems hidden somewhere the corner of it.
Don’t miss out on seasonal maintenance for Las
Vegas homes to prevent problems from happening or, on the worst case
scenario, completely destroy your life’s investment.