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Daily Market Update brought to you by The Tom Parke Mortgage Team Home Maintenance Projects That Could Save You Thousands On Repairs ... Owning a house comes with major responsibilities and one of the most important is routine maintenance. While many people like to skip routine maintenance in an effort to save money, the reality is that these routine maintenance is going to save people down the road. The reality is that maintenance is a homeowner’s first line of defense when it comes to protecting their most valuable investment, which is their home. There are a few projects that may save homeowners thousands of dollars down the road. Inspect The Plumbing Connections It is easy to forget about the plumbing system because many people don’t even see their pipes until problems arise. The idea behind expecting the plumbing system is that problems can be spotted before they cause a house to flood. Some of the appliances that people need to think about include refrigerators, faucets, dishwashers, and washing machines. All of these devices have hoses that connect to the water supply. If these hoses tart to crack, leaks can develop slowly. Eventually, this water is going to get behind the walls, causing mold to grow, and it may also get underneath the floors, causing them to warp. It is important for people to take a look at these pipes from time to time. If leaks are identified, they can be repaired. Clean The Dryer Ducts And Vents Many homeowners overlook their duct work; however, people need to take the time open up their dryers and change their filters between every load. The vents that people use to remove lint from their clothes will clog up quickly. If the dryer is unable to suck air through this vent, it is going to have to work harder to dry the clothes. This is going to cause the dryer to overheat. It might even lead to a house fire. In order to prevent this from happening, homeowners should change their dryer lint filters after every load. Routine Maintenance Is Critical These are a few of the most important points that homeowners need to remember when it comes to routine maintenance. Homeowners need to have a regular schedule that they follow to ensure that none of these tasks are overlooked. It can prevent disaster from happening. Tom Parke, NMLS #582916 Sales Manager, The Tom Parke Team Mason-McDuffie Mortgage Corporation (415) 828-5004 Cell (BEST NUMBER TO REACH ME) [email protected] | Apply Online: www.tomparke.com

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