Some home maintenance tasks at your Cactus Acres home for sale can be complex and expensive. But other projects are more manageable so you might want to tackle those on your own to save a little money. 

 

Fixing Leaks

A leaky faucet or toilet might not seem like enough to fix, especially if it’s a small leak. But the Environmental Protection Agency says an average household wastes more than 10,000 gallons of water a year due to leaks. That amounts to a 10-percent increase in your Cactus Acres home for sale water bill. So, it’s definitely worth the time and money to fix leaky faucets and toilets. 

 

Cleaning Gutters

While cleaning gutters is not as urgent in AZ as it is in other states, it’s still not a bad idea to clean them after it rains. If gutters get clogged water can build up on your roof and collect around the foundation of your Cactus Acres home for sale. Again, while this is more common in other non-desert climates, the water can lead to leaky roofs and sagging gutters. You can prevent this by cleaning your gutters of debris at least once a year. 

 

Replacing HVAC Filters

Chances are your HVAC system in your Cactus Acres home for sale uses more energy than other home systems or appliances. That’s why it’s important to change air filters or screens to prevent dust from clogging up the system. When filters become dirty, airflow is reduced. Replacing air filters is relatively cheap and easy to do. You should do this every few months 

 

Maintaining Smoke Detectors

A working smoke detector in your Cactus Acres home for sale could save your life and also save your home. So, it’s a good idea to check your smoke detectors regularly, making sure they work properly and replacing batteries at least once a year — just don’t wait until you hear the “beep.”

 

Programming Your Thermostat

When you leave your Cactus Acres home for sale for work or maybe to go shopping or dinner, it’s always good to turn down your thermostat. But it’s easy to forget. So, that’s where a programmable thermostat can come in handy. It’ll reduce the amount of wasted energy spent cooling or heating an empty house.