As a rental property owner, the list of maintenance tasks your rental needs can seem endless. Although the occasional loss of a few items won’t cause too many issues, there are other maintenance tasks you should be completing annually. Ignoring these maintenance tasks could lower tenant satisfaction and result in large repair costs down-stream. Ensuring you are completing these ten maintenance tasks will save you many headaches and hassles!
1. Regularly change furnace filters
You must be sure your furnace filters are changed regularly and accurately. Filters that are clogged can cause poor indoor air quality and shorten the life of your rental property’s furnace.
2. Clear the dryer vent
Clothes dryer vents are one maintenance task that you shouldn’t ignore since they are among the top causes of residential fires in the United States. A clogged dryer vent can not only be a fire hazard, though. In addition, it can lead to mold problems and draw unwanted pests.
3. Relight furnace pilot light
If you turn off your pilot light during warm months, relight it and inspect the system for optimal performance long before cold weather arrives. Tenants won’t appreciate having to wait in the cold for you to get the furnace up and running.
4. Drain sediment from water heater
Every water heater eventually gather sediment at its bottom. Annually, drain it to extend the life of your rental property’s water heater and ensure it is running properly.
5. Inspect for water leaks
It sounds easy and is indeed. At least once a year, carefully check your property’s plumbing, fixtures, sprinklers, and so on. You should have taken quick care if you notice any signs of leaks or pooling water.
6. Change batteries for smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
It’s vital to replace the batteries in your rental property’s smoke and carbon monoxide detectors once a year. Being proactive will help you spare your tenant and yourself that specific headache instead of waiting for the unit to malfunction and start beeping!
7. Lubricate garage door springs
If your rental property has a garage, it’s imperative to lubricate the springs and wheels of your garage door once a year. An adequately lubricated garage door will function perfectly for several years, while a neglected door will usually fail long before it should have.
8. Give your appliances some TLC
You can also extend the life of your rental property’s appliances by doing necessary annual maintenance. In this case, vacuuming your refrigerator coils and cleaning the seals around the refrigerator doors can help this essential appliance work better and last longer.
9. Clean window weep holes
On the outside, many vinyl windows have weep holes designed to help drain moisture and water. Still, these apertures might get choked with dirt or bugs. Simply flushing your weep holes out once a year can help avoid condensation and other moisture problems.
10. Check for pests
Ultimately, if you aren’t already doing so, you should properly check your property for signs of pest infestation yearly. Termites can initially be a minor annoyance. But left unbridled, it can rapidly turn into a nightmare for you and your tenant.
Why not let the experts manage your crucial yet time-consuming maintenance tasks? Real Property Management Partners delivers a complete property management and maintenance services from local experts in Saugatuck and nearby. You may relax knowing that essential maintenance tasks are being completed once a year. To find out more, contact us online or call 616-808-3088.
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