Homeowners could differ in opinion with the experts in terms of the gravity of every home maintenance task. Nevertheless, both sides know and understand that negligence of any of these tasks could put the house in an unfavorable condition.
Make sure to think about the following areas.
- Albeit you plan to leave the maintenance and repair work to the experts, it still is integral that you know where the main electrical panel and shut-off valve is located. This helps prevent substantial damage in the house in case of any malfunctions.
- Always make it a point to check the capacity of your fire extinguishers, if there is any. Those that have been unused for several years might not properly work during an emergency.
- Regularly replace the batteries of all your safety alarm systems. This includes the carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms, and burglar alarms. While at it, check the batteries of your furnace to avoid any malfunctions at an adverse time.