In continuing with our theme of finding ways to save you money, Expert Home inspections is offering this installment of our blog with some tips and maintenance items that will help ensure your appliances are running as efficiently as possible. Despite the fact that we all use our refrigerator multiple times a day, the care and maintenance is often neglected, and yes, there is regular maintenance that needs to be done to keep this important appliance running. The other items listed in this article are more along the lines of “best practices” on how to use the fridge and freezer properly. For more tips and ways to save money, be sure to check out our other blog posts or check out our resources page at  https://expert-home-inspections.com/resources/ Cleaning the Coils Every fridge or freezer has a coil unit which is designed to dissipate the heat the refrigerant is pulling from inside.   You can think of these coils much like the radiator on your car.   The...

     Welcome, and thank you for checking out our blog!  If you find this information useful please check out the rest of our blog for more tips and be sure to check out our resources page at    https://expert-home-inspections.com/resources/        At EHI we want to ensure you are able to keep your home well insulated and running efficiently. In our continuing series on small improvements to keep your home sealed up, we are going to walk you through repairing the bottom seal on an exterior door. These seals can wear out for a variety of reasons, from age and foot traffic, to an anxious dog who decided to dig at the seal and destroy it, as was the case of my own door in the example we are reviewing in this blog!      These seals provide two important functions, especially in the summer. First, if you are running A/C, since cold air sinks, it can easily escape through the bottom of an unsealed door. Second, the b...

     In our last few posts, EHI provided you, as homeowners, with some zero and low cost ways to save money on your monthly utility bills. This time we are revisiting that theme with even more ways to cut your gas and electric bills that will save you money.   Last time our tips focused on small improvements or repair projects.   This time, we are going to focus on habits and behaviors you can adjust to save money. The more of these changes you can incorporate into your lifestyle, the more money you can save each month. For more information check out our other blog posts or our resources page at  https://expert-home-inspections.com/resources/   Dryer Vent Cleaning Hopefully you are already cleaning the lint trap on your dryer after every load! But, did you know there is more maintenance required to keep that dryer running safely and efficiently? While the lint traps collect most of the lint, there is always some that will slip past and...