Prepare your home for the new season with these quick tips!

Spring is right around the corner. With it comes a change in weather. You should prepare your home for the rainy season and warmer temperatures with these quick tips! 

Check Your Caulking: Take a peek at your caulking inside and out. Look for cracks and keep an eye out for any that might need to be redone. 

Irrigation System Spring Start-Up: During the winter, your sprinkler system was blown out and shut down. Call your irrigation service company to come back and start it up. The key here is to turn the water on slowly to give the valves time to pressurize before opening it all the way up, so you avoid burst fittings or pop-off sprinkler heads. 

Turn Off Your Home Humidifier: A central air conditioner will not cool or dehumidify properly if the humidifier is still running. Turn the humidistat to the off position or the lowest percent of relative humidity. Close the bypass duct damper - known as the "Summer" position. *Note: not all humidifiers have duct dampers. If you're unsure whether or not your system requires this adjustment, call an HVAC professional. 

Replace Your HVAC Filter: Replacing your filter for your HVAC is one tip that should be done regularly, so while you're messing with your humidistat, check this one off your list too. Staying on top of this by replacing it every 6-8 weeks can drastically prolong the life of your unit and help your HVAC run more efficiently. 

Check Your Dryer Vent: Take a peek inside your dryer vent to see if it needs cleaned. Dryer exhaust vents should be inspected regularly and cleaned at least once a year depending on the size of the household and dryer usage. If the buildup is so great that you can't break through the lint, hire a professional or invest in a dryer vent cleaning kit.

These few items will help keep you safe and your home looking and running at it's best. If you have any questions call or text 816-326-2909 or email us at customercare@summithomeskc.com.