WAGNER
HOMES
Our Spring Newsletter
Dear Wagner Homeowners:
Now that spring has arrived you can take a few steps to
ensure your home serves you well through the coming months. To help you enjoy
your home to the fullest, we've put together a checklist of things you'll
want to do this spring.
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Clean and test smoke alarms.
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Test and reset ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) breakers.
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Change or clean furnace filter.
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Operate the air-conditioning system; if service is needed it is more conveniently arranged before the busiest part of the season.
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Adjust registers and confirm that registers and cold-air returns are clear of furniture or draperies.
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Make certain the air-conditioner compressor is level and clear of debris.
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Turn the humidifier off.
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Pour water down the basement floor drain. As drain water evaporates, sewer odors can seep into the house.
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Drain sediment from the bottom of the water heater per manufacturer's instructions.
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Inspect grout around tile (floor and wall) and touch up.
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Wash windows and screens, clean weep holes, and lubricate tracks.
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Check caulking, inside and out, and touch up.
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Check garage overhead door, tighten bolts as needed, and lubricate springs with motor oil. Have other repairs done by professionals.
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Start and adjust sprinkler system.
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Test exterior faucets for broken pipes.
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Clean gutters and confirm that downspouts or splash blocks drain away from the house.
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Look for settling of backfill soils and fill in where needed.
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Check exterior paint and stain surfaces (especially stained doors) and refinish as needed.
If you have questions please refer to your Wagner Homeowner Manual, Caring for Your Home, or call me at extension 15 for service assistance.
However, whether we do these items or you do, Wagner Homes encourages you to maintain your home.
Remember, we are only a phone call away if you need help with anything, whether it be maintenance, remodeling or additions, calls us and see if we can be of service to you. You will be happy you did!
Sincerely,
Leila Buford
Service Manager Wagner Homes
