7 Must-Do Home Repairs

Part of maintaining a home is doing periodic repairs. Not only does it keep your dwelling in a good, livable condition, but it may also assist with lowering your homeowner’s insurance premiums. While there are always plenty of chores to do, from mowing the lawn to vacuuming the interior, keep these in mind:
Repairing the Water Heater
A leaking water heater indicates something serious is already going on, especially if the dripping originates at the safety valve. What could this mean? Pressure’s building up inside and could create an explosion.
Or, in a lesser scenario, seeing leaks toward the bottom shows sediment is accumulating inside. While neither is a DIY job, check the water heater periodically, and if something seems off, give the plumber a call.
Gutter Cleaning
It’s an annoying, dirty chore, but cleaning out the leaves is essential. If gutters stay clogged, water flows on top, rather than through, and then ends up falling down to the foundation. If this occurs too frequently, your foundation may start to crack, or by winter, an ice dam begins to form.
Addressing Leaks
A single leak appears harmless; with time, however, it turns into a harbor for mold and mildew. Depending upon where the drip’s located, you might eventually have to repair parts of your carpet and dry wall. Worse, your home could have extensive signs of rot.
Repairing Your Electrical System
Do you know a malfunctioning electrical system can create a fire inside your home? Particularly, older properties’ can’t handle the demands of modern appliances and electronics, so your home could be vulnerable.
Holes
A hole from the exterior creates a clear path for all kinds of pests to enter. To keep them out, seal up these areas, especially around pipes and wires, with spray foam.
Air Conditioning
You want a cool, efficient home. So, the best way to go about doing this is by cleaning your air conditioning system. At least once per year, change or wash the filter, groom any nearby shrubs, and check the drain line.
The Roof
Like gutters, this repair job often gets put off. Yet, ignoring your roof may cause black streaks – or, specifically, algae – to form and feed on your shingles’ limestone. The algae then damage your roof and may even spread to neighboring properties.
The start to having a clean, efficient home is making repairs. If these changes make your property any safer or more modern, consider looking for homeowner’s insurance discounts. Contact Ion Insurance to learn more and see which options are available.