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troy — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:20:34 +0000

If to many people read this I will be out of a job. I got alot of calls on the items that you mentioned. Most are after they have been neglected for to long. Great post.

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By: Frank Schulte-Ladbeck

Frank Schulte-Ladbeck — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:53:59 +0000

I like your list, but you asked if there is anything else, so I would add one simple task: caulking. Roof nails which are not caulked will rust and then leak. Caulking around doors, windows, expansion joints, or exterior walls where two different sidings meet need to be caulked or recaulked whenever the caulk wears off or begins to crack.

This prevents water from penetrating into the house, but it also helps a bit with keeping the house tight to improve air conditioning efficiency.

By: sudha

sudha — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:03:06 +0000

Thanks for the tips. I think maintenance on a regular basis is much better than piling up for a single day.

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By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:52:25 +0000

#No Debt Plan→
Not sure on the new hoses, but when you have one burst, it’s awful. People typically keep the pressure on so they can use the washing machine at any time without having to turn on the water. As a result, if they burst while you’re on vacation, out of the house for a few hours, or during the night, you have a HUGE water damage problem.

Ours burst while I was at home and I heard something strange so I went into the kitchen and saw water pouring from under the bifold doors. I was able to turn it off within 60 seconds, but it still damaged our computer which was located on the floor just beneath the laundry. I bought those hoses the very next day.

On the air filters, some of them are better than others. If yours says three months, then I would check it once a month while you’re running the AC and change it accordingly.

Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:57:17 +0000

#No Debt Plan→
Of course, everything can break, especially if not maintained and checked and if installed incorrectly or abused. They are still the best insurance and like the article says, should be changed out every three to five years….which means I need to change mine!!!

The only sure way to keep them from bursting while you’re gone is to turn off the water at the source. I do that anytime we go on vacation.

By: No Debt Plan

No Debt Plan — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:40:04 +0000

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Says that braided stainless steel still may not be the best. Just wanted to share with everyone.