5 Home Maintenance Tasks to Do this Spring in Seattle

Spring has sprung and we have our sights set on summer with great anticipation of the family cookouts, gatherings on the patio and even vacations! Spring is such an exciting time as we watch the flowers pop up and their blooms open. Trees are regaining their leaves, and the birds are singing. It is very tempting to spend all your time outdoors soaking up the sun, but there are some things you need to take care of in the house to ensure all is well. Our team at Greenwood Hardware has everything you need to complete your spring readiness checklist.

1. Vacuum the dryer vent. This is easy enough to do with the extender on your vacuum. Getting the lint that has built up over the past few months out of the vent reduces the risk of fire.
2. Replace all of the batteries in your smoke detectors. Test each of your smoke detectors to make sure they are working. Considering adding more smoke detectors to your house. The garage, kitchen, upstairs hallway and downstairs areas should all have one. Adding a detector to each bedroom is also a good idea.
3. Replace the water filters in your home. If you have a filter in your refrigerator, change that out. Filters that are dirty are ineffective and can contain mold and bacteria that you would not want your family to encounter.
4. Flip your mattress, vacuum it and let it air out. Flipping your mattress will help extend the life, and you will be amazed at how much better the “new” side feels!
5. Change out the filters in your air conditioner. If you don’t have one, pull out the fans from storage and give them a good cleaning. The back portion typically pulls off so that you can wash it and get it ready for another summer season.

It is nice to set up a routine for these minor maintenance issues that can easily be forgotten. Keeping up on these things ensures your home is being carefully maintained, and you won’t have to try and remember when the last time was that you changed the batteries or the filter in the fridge. Head into Greenwood Hardware for everything you need! Come on in, or contact us today.