If you own a home, you probably want to take good care of it. When you live in the Buffalo area, you will fully experience the four seasons. There’s always plenty of snow and rain during winter, and significant temperature swings. For home insurance questions, ask us at L & S Agency Inc. in Buffalo, NY. Here are some tips for maintaining your home as the seasons change.
Summer
Summer fun comes with summer heat, and air-conditioning puts stress on the electrical grid. Before the heat comes, it is a good idea to perform maintenance on your air-conditioning or HVAC system. Change air filters as needed. Check for air leaks around windows and doors.
Consider an energy-efficient upgrade to a smart technology system to help manage utility bills.
Fall
Fall gives you a chance to check your heating system before the brutal winter cold arrives. You want to clean gutters to prevent ice dams from forming when it gets colder. Also, repair any roof leaks while the weather is still nice.
Consider adding storm windows for extra protection from severe weather and upgrading insulation to make heating your home more efficient.
Winter
During winter, one of the main concerns is preventing water pipes from freezing. Insulate exposed pipes and provide adequate heat to your basement and crawl space to have an indoor temperature above freezing throughout your house. It can be a real mess when pipes burst and the ice thaws.
Spring
Spring is a good time to check for roof leaks, clean gutters, and repair downspouts. Maintain any automatic garage doors by lubricating the tracks, replacing broken wheels, and seeing if the door works properly. Also, take a look at your home’s foundation to see if any cracks appeared that were caused by the heavy rains, so you can repair them.
Any time of year is a good time to get a home insurance review to figure out if your home insurance is adequate.
Reach out to us at L & S Agency Inc. in Buffalo, NY, for all your home insurance needs.
