Top 3 Fall Home Maintenance Disasters

Home maintenance tasks are generally completed to maintain or even improve the condition of the property, and these can have both functional and aesthetic benefits.

Many of the home maintenance projects that St. Michael homeowners should complete during the fall months can help you to prepare your home for the winter season, but some of these projects can be difficult to complete properly and can result in property damage.

By understanding more about some of the issues other St. Michael homeowners have had with fall maintenance projects, you may be able to avoid these issues yourself.

Sprinkler System Maintenance

A common fall maintenance task that homeowners need to complete is to drain the sprinkler system.

If your home has a sprinkler system and you live in an area that is prone to having freezing temperatures in the winter, it is necessary to remove all water from the pipes before the first freeze.

Some will not have time to complete this project in time, and others will fail to remove all of the water. When water is left in the pipes, it can freeze and expand, causing the pipes to rupture. Because these pipes are located underground, leaks can be difficult to detect. Costly water waste as well as pipe repair bills can result.

Exterior Pipe Maintenance

In addition to preparing the sprinkler system for the first freeze of the year, exterior pipes should also receive attention. Your exterior faucets are most likely to freeze because they are directly exposed to the cold air, and they should be well-wrapped before the first freeze.

There are different methods that homeowners can use to wrap exterior pipes, but when they are not wrapped properly, they can rupture. This can cause repair bills, water damage and wasted water.

Water Heater Maintenance

The water heater is often located in a removed area of the home, so repair issues that develop often go unnoticed for many weeks or longer.

Many homeowners get into the routine of checking their hot water heater regularly for signs of issues, and some of the most common issues relate to the water and gas connections.

However, if you do not know what to look for when inspecting the connections, you can overlook something important. Connection issues can result in higher utility bills and even property damage and more.

While fall maintenance tasks are critical to your home's condition in the months to come, it is important that these tasks are completed properly.

You can easily schedule plumbing service to have a professional complete these tasks for you, and this will provide you with the peace of mind that comes from knowing the work is completed the right way.

Remember to keep up with a regular maintenance schedule. Call B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C at (763) 497-2290 to get your St. Michael, MN home inspected.