Regular Home Maintenance
Regular Home Maintenance
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The Value of Our Preventive Home Maintenance Program
Any Home Repairs offers the most comprehensive Preventative Home Maintenance Program in the industry. We will share with you exactly how our Preventative Maintenance Program will help you take care of your home and keep it in perfect repair for years to come. You will learn why having Any Home Repairs Preventative Maintenance on your team is important as well as how often we will be performing these tasks.
Our promise to you is that our Preventative Maintenance Program will help your home function properly for generations to come.
Why Have Any Home Repairs Provide Preventative Maintenance for Your Home?
The key to taking care of your home is to always pay close attention to it. Look for changes in things like lower appliance performance or worn-out
parts. Perform periodic inspections of both the interior and the exterior of your home.
We know you are busy, so we take away all the heavy lifting and make it our job to pay close attention to your house so that you can spend more time enjoying it. This
to detect that right away, and most importantly, be able to direct us so that we can handle the situation before it becomes a more costly problem for you in the future.
What is Any Home Repairs Preventative Maintenance?
Preventative Home Maintenance is routine maintenance that we perform regularly on the important things in and around your home such as your appliances, HVAC, gutters, drains, faucets, filters, plumbing, etc. It helps prevent larger maintenance problems from occurring down the road and has been designed to save you thousands of dollars on many future costly repairs.
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Why is Any Home Repairs Preventative Maintenance Important?
Preventative home maintenance is important to keep your house in pristine condition, and highly functional for a long time in the future.
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Not only that, but preventative home maintenance can help you save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars over the long run.
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Preventative Home Maintenance will help you understand how your home functions and can assist you in planning for larger expenses like a new furnace or air conditioning replacement or a new roof, instead of becoming a last-minute surprise that you had not budgeted or planned for.
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Is Preventative Home Maintenance Necessary?
Preventative home maintenance is necessary if you are looking to save money and avoid headaches down the road. If you neglect your home and appliances, they will fail before their anticipated average lifespan, and at times when you least expect them to fail.
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If you are dreaming of having more control over the quality of your home, as well as your finances, then regularly performing preventative home maintenance is a necessary component to responsible home ownership.
Advantages of Preventative Home Maintenance?
We realize your time is very valuable, and that most folks would like to spend more time enjoying their family and relaxing at home instead of working at their home.
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There are times when the maintenance items require special tools or special parts. You can count on our team to have the right parts and the right tools every time.
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Once you have become part of our family, you can sit back, relax, and feel confident in knowing that your Preventative Home Maintenance is under control with reliable experts at the ready.
Routine Preventative Home Maintenance Cost Are Less Expensive Than You Think?
Preventative home maintenance does not need to be expensive. The goal of doing these tasks in the first place is to help save you money in the long run.
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When you hire Any Home Repairs to take care of your Preventative Home Maintenance, it will end up costing a little more than doing them on your own. However, hiring a professional will ultimately be cheaper than having an unexpected failure due to lack of proper care.
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How Much to Budget for Home Maintenance?
There are different rules of thumb for how much you should budget for home sometimes, other required maintenance items will.
Some experts have suggested budgeting 1% of the value of your home per year for maintenance expenses. For example, if your house is $400,000 that would be $4,000 annually or around $330 monthly. Of course, this number will be different for every household depending on the size, location, and conditions.
Some years may be more expensive, or less expensive than others. It is important to establish a cash reserve for things like routine maintenance as well as unexpected maintenance repairs or replacements.
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We have taken some of the stress out of the budgeting for you by offering our Preventative Home Maintenance Program for only $149.00 per month.
The Ultimate Preventative Maintenance Checklist
This is the list of services that we will provide monthly at your home:
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Drain Cleaning: Doing this will help prevent bigger clogs down the road.
Inspect fire extinguishers: Make sure your fire extinguishers are in
a fire, you can be sure that you have a functioning extinguisher to put it out. If you do not currently have a Fire Extinguisher, our Home Concierge will be sure to tell you how to obtain one.
Test smoke alarms and CO detectors: We will ensure that these alarms are working. Whether it is solely a battery-operated alarm or wired in, we will be regularly testing these to ensure they are functioning properly. If your Smoke Alarms or CO Detectors require replacement, rest assured that our pricing is competitive with all your local retailers.
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Inspect & Maintain Water Softener: If you have a water softener, we will make sure to check it monthly and add more salt to it if needed. If the salt is not already on location, rest assured that our prices are competitive.
Inspect plumbing for any active leaks: The earlier we find a leak, the quicker we can take care of it.
Run water in less used areas: If you have any unused bathrooms or other plumbing in your house, we will regularly run the water to it.
Clean & Sanitize Your Showerheads: We have remedies for cleaning and sanitizing your showerheads. This process will help fight off and build-up or signs of mildew, ultimately helping them perform more efficiently and last longer. If your showerheads need to be replaced, we carry high performance and environmentally friendly showerheads at competitive prices.
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Clean The Air Intake for Your HVAC: This is another item on our list to help
to just replace the furnace filter; we also clean off the air intake of dust and debris.
Change The Filter in The Refrigerator: Changing the water filter helps to keep your water dispenser in good shape for a long time. Each refrigerator requires a different water filter, but rest assured, as one of our customers, we will have yours available. Your filter will be replaced as per manufacturers’ recommendations. Rest assured that our pricing will always be competitive.
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Tighten Handles, Knobs, Racks, etc.: We will walk around with a screwdriver and tighten up all your handles. This can be on cabinets, dressers, other furniture, interior and exterior doors, closets, etc. By keeping everything tightened we will prevent the handles from falling off and possibly breaking.
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Check All Locks on Doors and Windows: We will make sure all the locks on your windows and doors are functioning properly. If not, take the necessary steps to fix or replace them.
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Inspect Gutters for Dents, Cracks, and Overflow: We will Inspect your gutters for any signs of damage and then report back to you with our recommendation of any repairs or replacement.
Clean Windows & Window Tracks: Typically, we provide this service in early spring. This service is priced based on the number of windows in your home. Our Home Repair Concierge will always be able to give you a same day estimate.
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Have AC Inspected and Serviced. Prior to turning your AC on each year is a good time to make sure your cooling systems are working properly. Our Home Repair Concierge will always be able to give you a same day estimate so you can be sure it will function properly even on the most sweltering days!
Reverse Ceiling Fans to Create a Down Breeze. If you have ceiling fans in your house, we can reverse its spin to create a cooling downward breeze. This can help you to cut back on your AC usage. We will typically perform this function twice a year. Once before winter, and once before spring.
Winterize Exterior Water Faucets: Our Home Repair Concierge will turn off your outside hose bibs and cover for the winter. Prior to spring, we will remove the covers and turn the hose bibs back on.
This will keep your pipes from freezing.
Check For Cracks in Windows: We will walk around the outside of your house and check your windows for any cracks. The summer is the best time to replace a window because the weather is nice and warm.
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Repair or Replace Broken Window Screens: If you enjoy opening your windows for a bit of fresh air, having intact screens is important. They prevent pests from getting into your house. Some screens can be repaired with a patch, other times they need to be fully replaced.
Inspect Siding of Home: We will walk around your house and look closely at the siding on your home. If we see any chipping, peeling, or other signs of damage, we will be sure to provide you with an estimate for repairing or replacing as needed. The paint on your siding is designed to protect the actual siding itself. Any chips or peeling of the paint leaves an opportunity for damage.
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Inspect Roof for Loose or Broken Shingles: We will get on a ladder and climb on top of your roof to inspect for damage to your roof. This includes loose, broken, or missing shingles. We will report all finding to you and provide you with suggested repair or replacement recommendations.
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Inspect Ceilings for Any Roof Leaks: We will also check the integrity of your roof by inspecting your interior ceilings for any signs of leaks. They will start out as small water stains, and if it is an active leak, the stain will grow larger over time. We will be sure to give you an estimate for minor repairs before the leak gets out of hand and requires more extensive repairs.
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Check Caulking and Grout in Bathrooms and Kitchen: We will make sure the caulk and grout in your kitchen and bathrooms is still intact. If we see any holes starting to form, we will be sure to replace
those small crevices from taking in water.
Clean Out Dryer Vent and Hose: Our Home Repair Concierge will perform this task twice a year. Dryer lint is extremely flammable and can cause fires if not removed regularly. Not removing the lint from the vent also makes the dryer work harder and it will fail quicker over time.
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Test Water Heater's Pressure Release Valve: The pressure release valve is there to keep your water heater from becoming a bomb. Therefore, it is extremely important to make sure that the release valve is operating properly. Our Home Repair Concierge will perform this task monthly.
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Check Driveway and Sidewalks for Cracks: We will look for any hazards created from cracks in your driveway and sidewalks. Our Home Repair Concierges will provide you with recommendations for repair solutions.
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Inspect Toilets for Worn-Out Valves and Flappers: Our Home Repair Concierges will inspect your toilets monthly to ensure they are in good working order. If you have a toilet that seems to run on forever, the flapper may need to be replaced. You will save water by replacing it.
Test Sump Pump: We will test your sump pump to ensure it is working properly. The last thing you want is for heavy rain to fall and flood your basement.
Inspect and Clean Bathroom Ceiling Vents/Fans: Your bathroom ceiling fans suck up the air in the room. While they do this, they pull in all the dust in the air. Eventually, the fan will collect enough dust to slow it down. We remove the fan cover and wipe down the blades and vacuum the fan.
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Inspect Deck for Loose Boards and Decay: If you have a wooden deck, we will be sure to inspect it for any damage or decay. We will suggest any repairs or replacements as needed to prevent any injuries from happening.
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Refinish Wood Decking: This typically does not need to happen every year. Refinishing your deck will help to protect the wood and ensure a long life. Not only that but it will prevent splintering of the wood.
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Wash siding of house: Washing the siding of your house can help it to stay in good condition. Our Home Repair Concierge will provide you with a competitive quote and will keep your home looking brand new.
Re-caulk Around Windows and Doors as Needed: If we see any cracking in the caulk around your windows and doors, we will be sure to reseal them. Having your home sealed correctly creates a much more comfortable home and saves on your energy costs.
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Inspect Perimeter of House for Any Pooling of Water: Pooling water around your house can lead to damage to your foundation. Water pooling can be a sign that your gutters are broken or emptying too close to the house. It can also mean that the land around your house is not graded properly. Professionals say that the land should slope down 6 inches for the first 10 feet from your house.
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Cover Holes/Entrances Under Deck, Patio, Etc.: We will Inspect around your deck and patio for any entrances where animals could get into. Our Home Repair Concierges will provide you with a competitive estimate of sealing those holes and entrances to avoid future damage.
Spring Maintenance Checklist
Spring maintenance tasks should be done to prepare your house for the summer. You will see that a lot of these tasks involve getting things ready for the hotter months of the summer.
Have Air Ducts Cleaned Out: Your furnace was probably working very hard over the winter, so we will make sure to inspect your duct work and make recommendations if the ducts need to be to be cleaned out. This will ensure a long-lasting furnace.
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Prepare Your Cooling System for The Summer: Whether you have central AC, or a window unit, we will make sure it is set to go for the summer.
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Have Sprinklers Inspected and Turned On: Towards the end of springtime is when you want to turn the sprinklers back on. We will Inspect them for any signs of damage or leaking.
Clean Patio Furniture for Summer: Let our Home Repair Concierge clean your patio furniture with our state-of-the-art pressure washer.
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Inspect and Prepare Your Pool for Summer: If you have a pool, now is the time to have it professionally inspected it and opened for the summer! Our Home Repair Concierge will provide you with a special program that has been designed specifically for your pool.
Fall Maintenance Checklist
Fall is the time to winterize. It is the time to prepare your house for colder temperatures, especially if you live in a location where temperatures commonly fall below freezing.
Winterize Cooling Unit and Cover: Whatever your cooling system, make sure to winterize it. It is also good to cover it up to keep it warm and to keep debris from getting in and ruining the unit.
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Winterize Sprinklers: Whatever method of winterization you prefer for your sprinklers is fine, just make sure to have them winterized. could freeze, expand, and crack the pipes of the sprinkler system. Our Home Repair Concierges will provide you with a competitive estimate based on the size of your system.
Turn Off and Flush Exterior Water Faucets: Our Home Repair Concierges will be sure to turn off the water to your exterior faucets and drain them. We will also cover the faucets to help insulate them.
Insulate Pipes That Are Exposed to Cold Temperatures: This can be especially important to prevent your pipes from bursting. Our Home Repair Concierge can provide you with a same day estimate.
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Have HVAC Inspected and Serviced: Have our Home Repair Concierge inspect and service your furnace to make sure it is good to go for the winter season. The last thing you want is for the furnace to give out on a very cold night and at the same time experience an unplanned repair bill.
Inspect and Possibly Replace Weather Stripping Around Doors and Windows: Weather stripping helps seal up your doors and windows. It keeps out cold and hot temperatures, and insects as well. If you feel a draft coming in, you know for sure you need weather stripping to help seal the cracks. Our Home Repair Concierges are experts at making sure your home is sealed up tight.
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Clean Your Gutters and Downspouts of Debris: Our Home Repair Concierges will be sure to clean out your gutters once most of your leaves have fallen. If you have a lot of big trees around your home, this may be a service you require more than once a year. This will prevent water and ice from pooling up in the gutters over the winter months.
Clean Your Basement Window Wells of Debris: Our Home Repair Concierges will clean out your window wells from leaves and debris. This will prevent animals from choosing it as a warm home. We can also install weather guards to cover your window wells. This will prevent future clean out situations in the future and will ultimately save you money.
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Take care of pests and insects as needed: As the weather cools down, pests look for warmer places to make a home. If they find a way to get into your house they will. Our Home Repair Concierges are equipped to exterminate and prevent your home from being invaded.
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Have Your Fireplace and Chimney Inspected and Cleaned: If you like to use your fireplace as a source of heat in the winter, be sure to have it inspected and cleaned annually. Our Home Repair Concierges can provide you with an estimate.
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Clean Out Garage of Dirt and Debris. As the leaves begin to fall, they tend to find themselves inside of houses and garages. Our Home Repair Concierges will use a broom or leaf blower and clean out the debris in the garage to help make it less appealing to insects and rodents and more appealing to you and your family.
Flush Water Heater and Remove Sediment: To ensure that your water heater lives a long life, our Home Repair Concierges will flush it once a year to remove sediment build-up.
Store Patio Furniture for Winter: If you want your patio furniture to look good and last for years, you will need to store or cover it to protect it from the harsh winter weather. We have all sizes of furniture covers available at very competitive prices.
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Clean and Cover Pool: If you have a pool, our Home Repair Concierges can make sure to properly drain it, clean it, and cover it up for the winter. We have a separate Pool Maintenance Program.
Winter Home Maintenance Checklist
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Winter is the ideal time to do those preventative home maintenance tasks that are indoors.
Look For Ice Build-Up in Gutters and Around House. Icicles may look pretty hanging off your house, but they may be a sign of an ice dam. Ice dams can tear off gutters and shingles. Our Home Repair Concierges are experts at removing ice dams.
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Clean Or Replace Stove Hood & Microwave Vent Filter: This is a good time of the year to clean and or replace the vent filter above your stove and microwave. This should be done several times each year depending on the amount of cooking time.
Deep Clean Appliances: Winter is a good time to clean all of your indoor appliances such as your refrigerator, oven, washer, and dryer. Our Home Repair Concierge can provide you with our pricing.
Dust The Tops of Ceiling Fans: Ceiling fans collect a lot of dust and need to be cleaned off at least once a year. Winter is a great time to have our Home Repair Concierge clean those hard-to-reach areas.
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Professionally Deep Cleaning Your Carpets: To keep your carpet looking and performing at its best, The Carpet and Rug Institute recommends having your carpet professionally deep cleaned every 12-18 months. Please keep in mind that this is a general guideline only and can vary based on your individual circumstances.
Summer Maintenance Checklist
Here is our list of preventative home maintenance that we will recommend over the summer. These tasks are all things that are easily performed when the weather is nice and warm.
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Weed Flower Beds and Gardens Often Through Summer: Our Home Repair Concierges will make sure to take good care of your garden by weeding often. Weeds can choke your flowers if not tended to on a regular basis. Our Home Repair Concierge will provide a competitive estimate each year.
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Remove Dead Shrubs and Plants: Some of your plants may not have survived over the winter. Our Home Repair Concierges can help prepare your lawn and garden for this growing season by removing any dead plants. Our Home Repair Concierge will provide a competitive estimate each year.
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Mulch Flower Beds: Mulch helps plants retain water as well as reduces weed growth. Our Home Repair Concierge will provide a competitive estimate each year.
Inspect Trees for Falling or Dead Branches: Have any branches taken a hard hit from the snow and ice this year? Our Home Repair Concierges will inspect any dead branches that could fall and provide an estimate to remove them when necessary. It is also advantageous to remove any large branches that are currently hanging over your home.
Reseed Lawn as Needed: If there are any areas of your lawn that look like they need a bit of help, our Home Repair Concierges can make sure to reseed those patches. The ideal time to take advantage of this service is before it becomes too hot. Our Home Repair Concierge will provide a competitive estimate each year.
Cut Back Plants That Are Touching House or Power Lines: Summer is a great time to do lawn projects like trimming back trees and bushes that are up against your house or power lines. Plants up against a house will wear down the integrity of the siding quicker. Trees also have very strong roots that could potentially push up against your foundation and cause damage. Let our Home Repair Concierges do the heavy lifting.
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Clean Yard of Any Lawn Debris: We can rake the leaves and debris in your yard. There are a few options regarding what to do with the leaves. Some homeowners choose to rake the leaves under bushes and shrubs because it helps to insulate the plants over the winter. Others dispose of the leaves altogether. And others just mow over the leaves to add a layer of fertilization to their lawn. Whatever your preference, our Home Repair Concierges can handle the job!
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