Household TipsMaintaining Your Tiny Home Utilities and Saving Money

Maintaining Your Tiny Home Utilities and Saving Money

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When it comes down to appliances, you know better than to ignore the need for regular maintenance. After all, you’d be pretty unhappy if your heating system stopped working from lack of maintenance.

But you have to admit one thing: home maintenance is hard, especially when you’re checking electrical connections or your HVAC system. At any rate, maintenance is something you definitely have to do if you want to save on heating and energy in the long run.

For that reason, let’s take a look at five simple ways to maintain the appliances in your tiny home.

Clean out your air conditioning unit

During hot summers, you can trust your air conditioning unit to cool your home. But you will know that it needs servicing when it does not produce cold air like it is supposed to. You might want to check the unit and clear the filter of any dust or debris that might have accumulated over time. This will certainly help prevent further damage to the unit and save energy.

Check your septic tanks and pipes

Neglecting your household sewage system will lead to very messy problems—literally! Clogs and leaks can cause considerable damage to the entire pipeline, putting your water system at risk of contamination. That said, it’s important to check your pipes and empty your septic tanks of solid waste. For this,you can rent out inflatable pipe plugs to help you fix leaks and call up a reliable siphoning service.

Fix broken cables

If you’re still using basic cable, you will need to make sure that the connections are well-maintained. The same is true with internet cables, which you can easily fix on your own using simple DIY methods. That way, you won’t be complaining about poor TV reception or unstable internet ever again.

Check your water lines

Of course, we can’t ignore perhaps the most important utility there is: water. Common issues include defective faucets, leaks, and frozen pipes during the winter time. These issues will definitely affect the way you consume this important resource or cause you to pay more than what you actually use on a daily basis. To steer clear of these water problems, it’s always important to locate and seal up leaks immediately using epoxy. In most cases, you will need to do a bit of plumbing of your own; otherwise, you will need to call up a contractor if the problem is too serious for you to handle alone.

Address electricity problems

Broken bulbs and short-circuited sockets are some of the most common electricity issues that homeowners will have to address time and again. For one, you’re dealing with electricity and if you’re not well-versed at it, you’ll be in for the shock of your life! On the other hand, you won’t have much of a problem fixing circuit breakers and replacing defective light switches if you already have enough experience.

Maintaining household utilities is fairly simple. You only need to know DIY fixes that can help you save money. For more serious maintenance activities, it’s always safe to consult with a professional.

 

Bryan Thomas
Bryan Thomas
Hello, I'm Bryan Thomas, a passionate advocate for sustainable living, emergency preparedness, and self-reliance. With over a decade of experience in homesteading and a background in environmental science, I aim to educate and inspire others to live a more sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle.

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