July Home Maintenance Checklist

The July Home Maintenance Checklist is a little shorter as we start dealing with the heat of summer. Check off these items quickly and head for the lake!

Let’s get started on this month’s checklist…

Check Furnace Filters / Change If Needed
Test Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detectors
Run Water & flush Toilets in Unused Spaces
Check Water Softener & Add Salt
Vacuum Refrigerator Coils
Clean Garbage Disposal
Treat Septic Tank
Clean Range Hood & Filter

This month we are looking at some of the unused areas of your home. It is not unusual to have a basement bathroom or sink that does not see much activity. Set aside some time this month to check these unused areas by flushing the toilet and running water to make sure leaks haven’t developed.

While thinking about water, check the water softener for salt. Avoid those hard water stains in and on appliances by maintaining an adequate level of salt in the softener. For more tips to keep your water softener running at its best, check out these Water Softener Maintenance: 7 Tips on How to Prolong Your Water Softener’s Life.

Just in case you missed June, you can find it here.

So there you have it, Cape County! A few tasks to keep your home running smoothly all year long.