Regular home maintenance costs are averaged at about $1 per livable square foot of space in your home. So, if you live in a 1,200 square foot home, you should plan to spend roughly $1,200 per year on maintenance costs. However, when you don’t properly maintain things around your home, you could find that the costs double or triple. Here are some things you should always keep in good working order to help keep your maintenance costs in check.
1. Water Heater
When you don’t properly maintain your water heater, you’ll find that it eventually gets to the point where you turn on the faucet, and nothing comes out. Natural minerals in the water fall to the bottom of the tank and build up over time. When left to sit, those minerals continue to build up until they completely block the water flow.
To prevent the buildup, you should drain and flush your tank every six months. If you don’t feel comfortable doing it yourself, contact a water heater service San Ramon CA to do it for you.
2. Dishwasher
If you’ve noticed that your dishes aren’t as clean as they should be, it’s likely because you haven’t been maintaining …