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Dryer Duct Vent Before Cleaning
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Dryer Duct Vent After Cleaning
Outside your Home: 
  • Clean Gutters & Downspouts making sure they drain away from the house.
  • Repair Uneven Brick/Pavers on Walkways & Patios.
  • Trim Overhanging Tree Branches & Shrubs away from the house.
  • Power Wash Decks & Siding of house.
  • Clean Outdoor Lighting Fixtures.
  • Exterior Painting of Lamp Posts, Mailboxes and Porch Columns.
  • Make Sure House Numbers are Up & Visible to Emergency Personal.
 
Inside your Home:
  • Clean Dryer Duct/Vents.
  • Check all Detectors/Replace Batteries at the same time.
  • Check/Replace Washing Machine Hoses.
  • Replace Air-conditioning/Furnace Filters.
  • Interior/trim painting



Washing Machines

According to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, (IBHS) washing machine water leaks are one of the top ten causes of water damage to homes. The IBHS states that more than half of all washing machine losses reported were caused by failure of water supply hoses.

Conduct monthly inspections of the hot and cold water supply lines. Most machines come with rubber hoses that connect to your water supply. These hoses can wear out and could eventually burst. The IBHS says to look for signs of blisters in the hose, worn tubing, stress cracks and loose connections. Replace the supply hose with a reinforced steel braided hose, as they are less likely to fail. Even if there is no obvious wear, they suggest replacing hoses every five years.
 
Dryers

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, you should replace flexible plastic or foil ducting with a rigid or semi-rigid metal duct instead. Whichever type you use, be sure to disconnect and clean the ducting annually. Also, be sure to clean the lint screen/filter before or after each load of clothes.

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