Maintaining a home can be expensive. It is worth it though to keep living comfortably in the home you love. You need to make sure you are keeping up with maintenance—especially maintenance that might be harder to see or notice right away—to save money and keep enjoying your home.
Dirty HVAC Filters
For heated or cooled air to circulate through your home, it has to go through HVAC filters. HVAC filters are designed to catch pollen and dust to keep the air healthier and cleaner for you and your family. If you don’t clean them regularly, HVAC filters can accumulate a lot of build-up. Excess buildup on filters means that the system needs to work harder to push air through the filters. This takes more energy and can make your electric bills very high. You can avoid unnecessarily high electric bills by regularly cleaning the HVAC filters in your home.
Water Leaks
A slight drip may not seem like a big problem, but it can end up being very costly. Leaky faucets or pipes can increase your utility bills and cause mold to grow. Keep an eye out for leaks. Signs of leakage can be a wet sink even though it hasn’t been used lately, warping paint, or significant spikes in your water bill. As soon as you notice leaks, you need to take care of them. This helps the leaks from getting more intense or leading to very expensive water damage.
Dirty Refrigerator Coils
Refrigerator coils help to keep your fridge at the right temperature for your food. They are usually at the back of a fridge or on the bottom. Because these areas are not easily visible, it can be easy to forget about your refrigerator coils. Thus, dirt, dust, and other grime can build up on the coils and cause them to not work as effectively. Dirty coils require more energy to keep your fridge properly cooled, causing your electric bill to spike. You can save money by regularly cleaning your refrigerator coils. Try to clean them at least every year or, preferably, every six months.
Many times, doing a little bit of extra cleaning around your home can help you save a lot of money on bills and repairs. If you have noticed an alarming spike in any of your bills, make sure to check these and other possible problem areas. Keeping your home properly maintained will save you money and make your home last longer.
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