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5 Tips to Keep Your Energy Costs Down and Your Home Safe from Damage as Temperatures Rise

7/2/2019 (Permalink)

Summer is a great time for family activities around the house, but it can also be a time of skyrocketing energy costs and potential home & health hazard. 

Here at SERVPRO of Eatontown / Long Branch, we want to make sure everyone in this community stays safe and is able to enjoy the Summer while protecting your home and property values. As leading Cleanup & Restoration experts in this local area, we want to help you with this simple Summer checklist.

Here are 5 tips to keep your family protected and your home safe as the days get longer and temperatures continue to rise:

How to Keep A/C Costs Low

One of the best ways to keep your air conditioning costs down is to plan for regular maintenance. It’s a good idea to have a central HVAC unit serviced at least once a year, and make sure to replace or at least clean your filters before the new summer season gets into full swing.

Another useful tip is to not run your air conditioner on high when you’re not at home.  Set your thermostat a couple of degrees higher anytime you’ll be out for more than an hour.  You can set it back down once you return.

How to Grill Safely

Summertime grilling is a favorite way to spend quality time for families across the country.  Unfortunately, it is also a leading cause of fires and fire damage.

 Here are a few guidelines for safe grilling:

  • Make sure the grill is clean and in good working order before you use it.
  • Keep a bottle of water and a fire extinguisher on hand.
  • Place your grill at least 10 feet away from your house or any other flammable structure.

How to Prevent Water Damage

Warmer weather is also the season for sprinklers, hoses, and other outdoor water faucets.

You want to be diligent to make sure these water systems aren’t leaking, as leaks can lead to significant water damage. Look for signs of corrosion, wear and tear, or other damage to the various parts. Also, be on the lookout for any puddles or pools of water that may have formed across the water line.

How to Prevent Mold Growth

The potential for mold growth increases as the weather gets more humid.  Mold grows where there’s moisture, so be on the lookout for standing water or extensive condensation.

If you discover a small section of mold (less than 10 sq. ft.) it is probably safe to clean it yourself with a solution of one-part water to one-part bleach. If in doubt, however, you can always call for help from a professional service provider like SERVPRO.

Pay Attention to Your Attic and Basement

While you may now be spending more time outdoors, don’t forget to keep tabs on what’s going on inside your house as well, especially in the attic and basement.

If you notice signs of discoloration or deterioration, these may be signs of a water or mold problem.  Catching these problems early is the best way to keep costs down.

Maintenance and prevention are the best ways to prepare for a safe Summer.  If, however, a problem should arise, know that SERVPRO of Eatontown / Long Branch is always here to help with any clean-up or restoration project large or small.  We have the all the advanced training and equipment needed to deal with home damage of all kinds.

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