tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1314468459897515436.post-48191399962281352472008-03-29T11:02:00.000-07:002008-03-29T11:14:44.301-07:00<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_eTQfQN0iaxU/R-6EhjKuYII/AAAAAAAAADs/cmyNfxNHPj0/s1600-h/billpic.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183225933060792450" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_eTQfQN0iaxU/R-6EhjKuYII/AAAAAAAAADs/cmyNfxNHPj0/s200/billpic.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Spring is here and I'm sure you're all planning your first BBQ of the new year! Before the big day, review my Spring maintenance tips. These are common items that may get overlooked until you have a problem. It's always better to be PRO-active than RE-active!</span> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">• Clean and test smoke alarms.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">• Test and reset ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) breakers.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">• Change or clean the furnace filter.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">• Operate your air conditioning system. If service is needed it will be much easier to get a technician out to your home before the summer season</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">• Adjust registers and confirm that cold air returns are clear of furniture or draperies.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">• Make certain the air conditioner compressor is level and clear of debris.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">• Drain sediment from the bottom of the water heater per the manufacturer's instructions.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">• Inspect grout around tile (floor or wall) and touch up.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">• Wash windows and screens, clean weep holes, and lubricate the window tracks.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">• Check caulking, inside and out, and touch up.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">• Check garage overhead door, tighten bolts as needed, and lubricate springs with motor oil. Have other repairs done by professionals.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">• Start and adjust sprinkler system. Test exterior faucets for broken pipes.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">• Clean gutters and confirm that downspouts or splash blocks drain away from the house.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">• Check foundation, concrete, and yard for settling; fill in as needed for positive drainage.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">• Check exterior paint and stain surfaces (especially stained doors) and refinish as needed.</span></div>Raymus Homes, Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05994054683566590134noreply@blogger.com