Spring Maintenance To Keep Your Toronto Real Estate Operating Efficiently
If the weather this week has been any indication, springtime is here in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). That means its time to get your spring cleaning and organizing done, but for those planning on selling their home in the coming weeks it means a little more attention to detail is needed when completing these tasks. If your home and everything inside of it is well-maintained and running smoothly, passing a home inspection and getting your Toronto real estate sold can be a snap.
The furnace room
Do you cram extra holiday decorations, litter boxes and cleaning supplies into your furnace room? So does pretty much everyone else. But the reality is that not only is storing so much “stuff” next to your furnace a fire hazard, your furnace is also deprived of the airflow it needs to operate properly. This room should be decluttered and organized to keep your space clean. While you’re in there, replace your furnace or HVAC system filters to keep your indoor air quality high and furnace running efficiently.
Your air conditioner
If you have a central air conditioner unit outside, you don’t want to wait until a muggy summer day to find out it’s not working properly or even at all. Remove the cover if there is one, clean out any debris by hand and then vacuum the unit with a brush attachment. Always keep the area around your air conditioner free of branches or other debris, and have it serviced every couple of years to keep it running.
Your attic
Insulating your attic in the warmer months is not something many people think about, but a well-insulated home will prevent your air conditioner from working too hard to cool your home all summer long – which makes it last longer.
Take a tour around the outside
Now is also the time to take care of any little tasks that need to be done on the exterior of the home to keep it looking good = instant curb appeal. This means prepping garden beds, fixing chipped or missing patio stones, trimming hedges, cleaning eavestroughing and even adding a bit more soil around your foundation (ensure it slopes downward away from your home) to keep water away from your foundation.
Thinking of selling your home this year? Have a member of Toronto’s Real Estate Team on your side.
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