Warm weather and longer days make summer a perfect time for homeowners to attend to those long-pending home maintenance tasks. Take a closer look around your home and prepare a list of things that need a touch-up, repair, or replacement. Here are some quick home and HVAC maintenance tasks that can keep your home appliances running smoothly, prevent damage to your property, save you energy bills, and help keep your house in great shape.

HVAC Maintenance Tips

Clean the Ceiling Fans

Ceiling fan blades tend to gather dust over time. Now that they will be rotating more often and at a higher speed, prevent them from churning dust in your home. Switch off the fan and wipe the blades clean using a damp cloth. Spray a liquid cleaner if the dirt layer is really sticking. Use a step stool or platform ladder to reach the fan. If you don’t have a ladder, you can also use a long ceiling-fan duster.