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Your 2020 Home Maintenance Checklist in Dover
The whirl of 2019 has come and gone, and 2020 is in full swing. It’s time to focus on your brand-new plan to make your Dover home more energy efficient on increasing your Dover home’s energy efficiency. Luckily, you need to make only some small upgrades to your home,such as faux wood shutters, to ensure that 2020 rings in with lower energy costs and less fiddling with the thermostat.
1.) Keep Your Home Comfortable With Energy-Efficient Plantation Shutters
Our Polywood plantation shutters also feature a timeless design that works with any style of decorating and provides lower energy costs at the same time. These American-engineered faux wood shutters won’t crack, warp, or chip in spite of varying temperatures or exposure to the sun, and they become a permanent part of your home. And with a lifetime guarantee, you can enjoy the same look and energy efficiency for decades to come.
2.) Pay The Furnace A Visit
Even though you should always give your heater a yearly tune-up, 2020 may be the time to see if you should upgrade your HVAC system. Begin by giving your system a test run to ensure it is running the way it should and replace the filter if needed. Then check for any odd noises or humidity issues.
Don’t feel comfortable checking your HVAC system on your own? Consider finding a heating and cooling professional to inspect your HVAC system to make sure it’s both safe and efficient. An expert can definitely help make suggestions when you have an older HVAC system in your Dover home.
3.) Take Stock Of Expensive Items
Taking a yearly look at items around your home and determining their condition assists you in making an informed budget for possible repairs or replacements. For 2020, you will want to take a closer inspection of those expensive items and calculate when they may need repair or replacement. You can then create a long-term budgeting outlook that can last until 2025 or even 2030.
What items should you put on your big-ticket 2020 home maintenance checklist?- Fireplace and Chimneys: Cooler: rainy months make for an excellent time of year to evaluate if your fireplace, chimney, and vents are working properly. Look carefully for cracks in the mortar or missing bricks. And remember to inspect your wood-burning stoves!
- Gutters: Check the gutters for leaves and other debris. Be on the lookout for cracks, warping, missing downspouts, or missing gutter clamps.
- Roof: Scan your roof for damaged, loose or missing shingles to confirm your roof is prepped and ready for wet weather. Go into the attic on a rainy day to look for any drips that are coming through.
- Plumbing: Turn your faucets on and off several times and listen for any hammering or shuddering. These sounds may mean that air is trapped in the pipes, which may not be a concern right this minute but could lead to leaks later on.
Sunburst Can Help You Complete Your 2020 Home Maintenance Checklist With Energy-Efficient Polywood® Plantation Shutters
Feeling ready to improve your home for the new decade? Our custom-fitted Polywood® shutters can bring energy efficiency and style to your Dover home. Just call 301-835-1611 or fill out our contact form to set up a complimentary in-home consultation with our window experts today!
