Summer Home Maintenance: Protecting Your Home from Pests and Keeping Your A/C Running Strong

Summer in Louisiana brings longer days, higher temperatures, and unfortunately, increased activity from insects and other pests. It also puts extra demand on your home’s air conditioning system. Taking a few preventative steps now can help you avoid costly repairs and keep your home comfortable throughout the season.

Keep Up with Pest Control

Warm weather is peak season for ants, roaches, spiders, and other insects looking for food, water, and shelter. While no home can be guaranteed to remain completely pest-free, maintaining a regular pest control service is one of the best ways to minimize the chances of unwanted visitors making their way inside.

We recommend homeowners:

• Maintain a routine pest control contract with a licensed pest control company.
• Keep landscaping trimmed away from the home.
• Seal food in airtight containers and clean up crumbs or spills promptly.
• Inspect door sweeps and weatherstripping to help reduce entry points.

Regular pest treatments are considered part of normal homeowner maintenance and can significantly reduce seasonal pest activity.

Don’t Forget Your HVAC System

Your air conditioner works its hardest during the summer months. Routine maintenance helps improve efficiency, extends the life of the equipment, and can reduce the likelihood of unexpected breakdowns during the hottest days of the year.

To keep your HVAC system performing its best:

• Replace your HVAC air filter every month.
• Keep the outdoor condenser unit free of grass clippings, leaves, and debris.
• Make sure supply and return vents inside the home remain unobstructed.
• Schedule annual preventative maintenance with a qualified HVAC contractor to inspect refrigerant levels, electrical components, and overall system performance.

Preventative maintenance not only helps your system operate more efficiently but can also identify small issues before they become major repairs.

A Little Maintenance Goes a Long Way

Your home is one of your biggest investments, and routine maintenance plays an important role in protecting it. Staying proactive with pest control and HVAC maintenance can help keep your home comfortable, efficient, and in excellent condition all summer long.

If you have questions about homeowner maintenance responsibilities or your warranty coverage, please don’t hesitate to contact our Warranty Department. We’re always happy to help.