If you own a home in Albuquerque, at some point you will probably decide to sell your home. No matter when that time may come, it's important to keep your home maintained to make sure it remains in good condition. Good maintenance habits are not something you can just start at the last-minute before you sell your home, they are something you should start now.

What are some of the most important home maintenance habits to get into?

Maintain Your Filters

If you have an AC system, it's important to keep up with changing the filters. When your filters are clogged, your system has to work harder to push air through the house, and this causes more wear on the system over time.

When buying a filter, pay attention to the rating of the filter you are using, as some are rated to last longer and need replacing less frequently.

Inspect and Clean Your Furnace or Boiler

Along with changing filters in your cooling system, it's also important to keep your heating and cooling system itself clean. Dust and condensation can build up over time, leading to degradation of the unit. Maintaining your cooling and heating system can extend its lifespan by years.

Check Your Water Heater

Water heaters are the unsung heros of home life. We just expect them to work forever unchecked. Then when they go out, it's time to panic.

As you no doubt guessed, you can save yourself some grief and get more life from your water heater with some simple maintenance. It's recommended that you check your water heater every year for issues.

Seals can fail and drains can clog, especially if you have hard water. If you notice even a minor leak or scale build up, have a plumber or water heater repair company take a look to make sure there isn't a bigger issue that could lead to a flooded basement.

Check Your Toilets and Faucets

Your toilets and sinks will be inspected when you sell your home, so make you inspect the plumbing fixtures every six months. If you do find any leaks, you can replace the faulty seal yourself. If the leak ends up being larger, then you may need professional help.

Vacuum Refrigerator Condenser Coils

Refrigerators are another appliance that most people don't think about checking. But the condenser coils on the back can collect dust, and this can affect performance. 

All you need to do is pull the fridge out and clean off the dust. Then you can also take the opportunity to clean behind it and the floor where it sits.

Clean Your Exhaust Hood

Exhaust hoods can get quite dirty, especially if you love to cook. That grease and grime can lead to a fire hazard, so you should make a habit of cleaning it and replacing the filter if it has one.

These are just a few of the things in your home you should keep maintained and in good order before you sell your home in Albuquerque. Visit our blog regularly for more real estate advice and tips on how to sell your home faster and for more money in Albuquerque.

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