Preventative Home Maintenance

In today's fast-paced world, managing a home can be overwhelming. Our services are designed to help homeowners from first timers to aging in place seniors maintain their properties with ease. Proper maintenance of your home goes a long way in maintaining or increasing the value of it.  Recently, a major insurance company did a study that that 65% of major expenditures on homes could have been prevented with proper  preventative maintenance. American Healthy Homes is committed to “Making homes  Safer, Healthier and More Efficient…Naturally!” 

A recent review from a Preventative Home Maintenance client - 
Mike and his crew consistently go above and beyond to provide necessary help in our home. They understand the unique needs of a full-time wheelchair user

and provide exceptional support for all jobs around the house, large and small. This represents valued service from a bygone era. ~ Laurie S.

Spring Season 

• Fog areas of the home to eliminate Molds, Allergens & Bacteria’s
• Fog the air ducts for any contaminants 
• Make sure your sump pump is working properly! 
• Inspect the outside air conditioning condenser and clean the coils. 
• Check the washing machine for damage to hoses.
• Clean the dryer vent of excess lint. 
• Inspect outdoor sprinkler heads for any damage and turn on the water to the system. 
• Inspect exterior hose bibs.
• Inspect and clean any debris from foundation, vents, and window wells.
• Change HVAC filters. 
• Change the direction of your ceiling fans to push air downward. 
• Lubricate and check your garage doors.
• Inspect and clean the gutters.
• Visual inspection of exterior to address and issues like caulking, vent obstructions, insects, wasp nests, ect.
• Check interior doors for any adjustments.
• Install any window screens.
• Clean the HVAC condenser outside of home.



Summer Season

• Bring down any window awnings. 
• Clean range vent grease filter
• Clean bathroom exhaust filters
• Clean dryer vent
• Clean washing machine filter (if accessible)
• Check and tighten the washing machine water hoses.
• Check the gutter system for standing water and make sure gutter extenders are directing water away from the home foundation. 
• Request a home energy audit. 
• Change HVAC filters.
• 3 Cubic Yards of Junk Removal
• Check the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and change batteries.
• Drain Hot water tank to remove any sludge.
• Fog areas of the home to eliminate Molds Allergens and Bacteria’s
• Visual inspection of exterior to address and issues like caulking, vent obstructions, insects, wasp nests, etc.



Fall Season 

• Drain outdoor faucets and close off water supply valve.
• Remove the window and door screens, clean if necessary.
• Clean out gutters. 
• Inspect weather stripping around doors.
• Inspect the caulk around the windows. 
• Change HVAC filters. 
• Do Air Quality Sampling in the home.
• Fog areas of the home to eliminate Molds Allergens and Bacteria’s
• Inspect the attic for and pests or water damage.
• Visual inspection of exterior to address and issues like caulking, vent obstructions, insects, wasp nests, etc.



Winter Season

• Bring up any awnings.
• Reverse direction of ceiling fans to push air up and warm air down into the room. 
• Make sure the sump pump is working properly. 
• Clean and sanitize all sinks in the home.
• Check all faucets and toilet tanks in the home for leaks.
• Vacuum refrigerator coils and change filter on water system in unit.
• Inspect the humidifier on HVAC system making sure the filter is clean, and the drain line is flowing freely.
• Look for potential tree hazards that might pose a risk during the winter. 
• Change HVAC filter. 
• Check the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and change batteries.
• Fog areas of the home to eliminate Molds Allergens and Bacteria’s
• Visual inspection of exterior to address and issues like caulking, vent obstructions, insects, wasp nests, etc.

The Reminder / East Longmeadow, Massachusetts

The Reminder / East Longmeadow, Massachusetts

The Reminder / East Longmeadow, Massachusetts