Tips to Prepare Your Home for Spring

It may seem to be too early, but February is the right time to start planning your spring cleaning. This is the time to list out all the things you need to get done – the list will usually become longer than you had thought it would, so the earlier you get started, the better. With climate change making weather conditions, at any time of year, increasingly uncertain, spring cleaning can become the foundation of preparing your home for the unexpected weather events that you should now learn to expect! Without wasting any more time, let’s get started on the basics of spring cleaning.

The gutters need to be cleaned. This is not a pleasant job, but it is one you cannot afford to overlook. If you feel like trying something new, there are lots of gadgets and devices that can do a lot of the work for you.
Unlike gutters, which let you know when they are blocked and need cleaning, filters can become almost completely blocked without you realizing it. Clogged filters greatly reduce the efficiency of your HVAC system or your room air conditioners. You should also check the condition of the refrigerator water filter, range hood filter and the charcoal filter as the base of your microwave oven.
A clogged dryer vent often will not display any signs of problems until it results in a fire. Make sure that it’s clean and also check the flap at the roof vent because lint buildup can cause it to become stuck.
Clean up the attic, basement and garage. The amount of junk that can collect in these places in just a few months is surprising. Regular decluttering is the on; way to prevent the accumulation from overwhelming you.
Getting your garden ready for spring now means that it will be ready for you as soon as the weather makes the outdoors the best place to be. Clean all your garden furniture and complete any painting or repairs that are needed.
Check all the smoke alarms and CO detectors and replace batteries etc. as required.
Are you sure there are no old leftovers slowly turning into revolting colors in your refrigerator? What about things at the back that are long past their expiry dates? Cleaning out the fridge and getting rid of all the old or stale food will help to keep you safe from stomach problems, or worse.
Clean the window screens so they are ready when you want to put them back in place.
Check all the electric connections. Replace any damaged or frayed wiring.

Attic Inspection & Fan Installation

These are all the usual jobs you will find on most spring-cleaning checklists. One part of the house that is often overlooked is the attic. During the winter, it is possible that moist areas have developed, and that mold and mildew are present. These are both serious health hazards and a source of potential damage to the house. Inspect every part of the attic for signs of moisture. While doing that, why not get rid of all the junk that has accumulated there over the years? Once you have a nice, clean and neat attic, keep it that way. It will make any future cleanups much easier. As for mold and mildew problems, there is an easy way to prevent them from occurring. All you need to do is install an attic fan. This will keep the area fresh and dry so moisture-related problems do not arise. A Solatube solar powered attic fan will not mean an increase in your utility bills and beyond that, these fans are engineered to even run after dark, if needed.

If you are looking for long-term solutions to keep your home safe from the problems caused by stale and polluted air, you can also look at whole house fans and garage fans. For whole house fans, Solatube is the leader. These fans will not only keep your house fresh all year round, they can save you money by reducing your summer air conditioning costs. Like attic fans, garage fans will keep the space dry and fresh. That means added protection for all that you have stored in the garage and if there is also usable living space, a fresh comfortable environment will open the possibilities for how that can be used.

Solatube has a wide range of attic, whole house and garage fans, all of which are market leaders. There are several solar powered models which means that your utility bills will not be affected by their use. Tax credits are available when you buy solar powered fans. Installing these fans as part of your spring cleaning will not only make your home a more pleasant place for the rest of the year, but it will make future spring-cleaning projects simpler and easier.

Whether you want to install an attic, whole house or garage fan, or all of them as part of your spring cleaning, getting answers to all your questions, advice on the models that are right for your home and information on the savings you can get because of the tax credits is easy. All you need to do is contact Sunlight Concepts, the Solatube Premier Dealer for the Bay Area. The free consultation will provide you with all the essential information to ensure you make the right and most well-informed purchase decisions.

Making this spring cleaning a special one is just a phone call away.