Ben Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That old axiom still rings as true today as it did all those years ago. When it comes to your home, completing routine maintenance will save you stress, money, and repairs in the long run. Here are a few reasons why having a maintenance plan is important for preventative home care:
Increases Home Value
Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll make in your lifetime, and you’ll want the best return when it comes time to sell. While maintaining your home will help retain its value, renovations and upgrades can actually help it increase in value. Without proper maintenance, however, your home will deteriorate and ultimately depreciate. Regular maintenance helps to prevent and fix small problems before they become big issues as well as positively impact the worth of the home.
Additional Financial Savings
Looking at long-term expenses, preventative maintenance helps to save you money, even if you find yourself paying for regular professional maintenance or tune-ups in the short-term. As Franklin’s quote references above, it’s easier to take precautions for problems early as opposed to spending thousands of dollars on repairs or replacement after issues occur.
Reduced Energy Consumption
Your home works hard to keep you comfortable throughout the year, and this can consume a large amount of energy as seasons change. Even if you’re careful to turn off lights when you leave a room or keep your thermostat down to a tolerable temperature in the winter, there’s still room to save energy. Checking your home’s windows and doors for gaps and cracks that may cause drafts can be something to add to your maintenance checklist. Also, you should test your appliances and HVAC systems to make sure they are operating at optimum efficiency.
Stress Reduction
It may seem like a lot to take on, but regular home maintenance can minimize the projects you have to address at once. Preventative home care will give you peace of mind and confidence in your home’s safety, comfort, and value. And, if a time comes where you need to perform unexpected repairs, they’ll likely be less devastating than they could have been if you ignored the small problems to begin with.
Preventative maintenance tasks are crucial to the health of your home and those who inhabit it. Ensuring items and systems are in proper working order will save time and additional costs in the long run, and the experts are Norfolk Air Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical are here to help! Whether you need assistance with your water heater, installation of a new HVAC unit, or a rewire of areas of your home during seasonal renovations, give us a call at 757-963-8365 or send your maintenance inquiry to us here.
