By Kara Masterson
Winter can be tough on both the exterior and interior of your home. While it’s important to prepare your home for winter, it’s also crucial to give your home some TLC when the winter season ends. The cold, ice, and snow can take a toll on your home in more ways than one. Here, dive into three areas of your home that may need attention after the winter season: furnace repair, air duct inspection and repair, and foundation repair.
Furnace Repair
Winter is the peak season for using your furnace, and it’s essential to ensure that it’s functioning correctly before the winter months hit. However, even if you took all the necessary measures and precautions, furnace repair may still be necessary. After the winter season, it’s best to have a professional inspect your furnace to avoid potential safety hazards. Blocked vents and ducts, dirty filters, and failing blower motors are common issues that require furnace repair. If your furnace is showing signs of malfunction, don’t hesitate to call a professional to fix it.
Air Duct Inspection and Repair
Your heating system distributes warm air throughout your home via air ducts. These ducts may be out of sight, but that doesn’t mean you should overlook them. Over time, your air ducts may become clogged with debris, dust, and pet hair, making it harder for your furnace to distribute clean air throughout your home. Clogged ducts can lead to poor indoor air quality and can even trigger allergies. After the winter season, it’s important to have your air ducts inspected and cleaned by a professional to ensure that your home is receiving clean, healthy air.
Foundation Repair
Winter weather can have a significant impact on your home’s foundation. As the snow and ice melt, the water can seep into cracks and crevices in your foundation, causing damage. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles during winter can cause the foundation to expand and contract, which can cause cracks to appear. These cracks may seem insignificant, but they can widen over time and cause serious structural damage to your home. After winter, it’s important to have your foundation inspected professionally and have any necessary repairs done to avoid further damage.
Winter weather can be harsh on your home, and it’s crucial to give your home the care it deserves after the winter season. Furnace repair, air duct inspection and repair, and foundation repair are three areas of your home that may need attention after the winter season. These areas may seem insignificant compared to other home needs, but neglecting them can result in costly repairs and replacements in the future.
This was originally published on RISMedia’s Housecall. http://blog.rismedia.com
