Spring is the perfect time to give your house a good once-over and make sure everything is in top condition for the year ahead. Make sure your Allen, Texas, home is in great shape by including these important tasks on your seasonal maintenance checklist.

Check Windows and Doors

Go through your home and check the windows and doors to make sure you have a good seal that won’t let air seep through. If you have existing weather stripping around the moving parts, inspect it for cracks or damage and replace as needed. If you don’t have weather stripping, now is the time to add it.

Seal cracks around non-moving parts, like the sill, with caulk. A tight seal around these areas will improve your home’s energy efficiency, keeping your heating and cooling bills as low as possible.

Inspect Exterior Elements

Comfortable spring weather offers the ideal opportunity to check the exterior of your home for necessary repairs. Clear leaves and debris from the gutter and look over the roof for any trouble spots. Inspect the area around your exterior HVAC unit and make sure it’s free from leaves, overgrown plants, and other debris. Check wood surfaces, such as decks, for signs of deterioration. Treat these at least once every four to six years to help them stand up to the Texas elements.

Schedule Professional Visits

You should schedule a professional tune-up as part of your heating and cooling maintenance once a year. This preventative maintenance will help you avoid costly repairs and keep your operating expenses as low as possible. During the tune-up, your HVAC technician will clean the system components, lubricate moving parts, tighten connections, and even check your ductwork.

Heating and cooling maintenance is essential for a comfortable, energy efficient home. Sign up for our preventative maintenance plan when you schedule your tune-up and you’ll enjoy added perks like a 10 percent discount on parts and priority scheduling for emergency repairs. Contact Bill Joplin’s at 888-414-4655 to schedule your next visit.