Breaking away from the city and making your home in nature has many advantages. Some people prefer the city skyline while I’d rather look at the horizon for sunrise and sunset. Wherever we call home, home maintenance is waiting.
The appliances and fixtures we use most wear out and need some attention. Much like a regular dental cleaning can reveal decay and prevent a root canal; home systems inspections can prevent disasters. When was the last time you or anyone visually inspected your electrical, plumbing, or air conditioning systems?
A leaking tap can be an annoyance, but a blocked toilet will prevent leaks. When you’ve found an issue beyond your skills call the best plumbers in Silverdale, Werombi, or Wallacia. Better still, book an appointment for an inspection before a problem occurs and they will give you a full report.
Your septic system needs maintenance as well. Backflow protection in your sewage system is necessary. Slow drainage in sinks, drains, dishwashers, or showers can indicate your backflow device needs replacing. Once drainage stops, an emergency call for drain clearing will increase the bill.
We’re going in to summer but a hot shower remains therapeutic. Inspecting your hot water system before high use seasons is a smart choice. Maybe family are visiting and your water use will be increasing over the holidays. This could become a high-use season.
Your plumber is also a gas-pipe fitter. Have them perform a full gas system leak detection annually and sleep peacefully knowing you will wake up. We lose people to asphyxiation and homes to fire from poor gas line maintenance every year. Don’t think you are safe. Know you are safe.
It doesn’t have to be raining to look in your roof access spaces or attic and see water-stained wood from leaks. When you find them call the professionals to seal your roof. Even a small leak can build mould, cause rot, and weaken the structure leading to failure. Black mould can cause significant respiratory illnesses.
Electrical current has taught me a valuable lesson and I always call the professionals. You might not fully understand your home electrical system. It’s a great reason to have an inspection from a pro and find out what is right or wrong. Do you have a strong Earth connection? How have electrical codes changed since your home was built, and why?
Your homeowner’s insurance will not cover damages caused by neglect or repairs performed by unlicensed trades. You have a responsibility to maintain all functioning systems. Record all inspections and retain all invoices for your protection. Unexpected, sudden, or accidental damages are covered, the rest you need to be ready for.
Our benevolent leadership sees fit to offer energy savings rebates on household repairs and upgrades that increase the efficiency of utility usage. They can save billions by not needing to build another power plant because we make upgrades. When they are offering money, sign up.
