The holiday season is the time of year for hosting parties and welcoming friends and family for extended stays. Although you need your home to be in working order year-round, this is a particularly important time of year to ensure that everything is buttoned up. The Duffy Home Solutions property management team is hard at work helping Greenwich, CT homeowners service their HVAC systems and generators, installing exterior holiday lights, inspecting plumbing and much more.

Following are just a few of the ways that we are helping get Greenwich homes ready for the holidays:

HVAC and Generator Service and Maintenance

When hosting friends and family around the holidays, the last thing you need is an issue with your heating system or backup power. Our property management team conducts comprehensive heating system and generator preventative maintenance inspections to ensure everyone remains comfortable and safe. These check-ups are critical to heading off issues and keeping the systems operating at maximum efficiency. If issues do occur, our clients have priority access to fast emergency service.

During HVAC preventative maintenance, technicians typically inspect and clean key components of the equipment. They also check electrical connections, test safety features, and verify proper airflow. For generators, they will change the oil and filter, inspect the battery and fuel system, test load performance, and ensure the unit starts and runs reliably in case of an outage.

Holiday Light Installation

Holiday lights create a special atmosphere for your property and make a nice impression for guests. Installing them, however, can be time consuming, difficult, and unsafe, particularly when they need to be positioned in high up places. The Duffy Home Solutions property management team’s holiday light installation service is greatly appreciated by our customers. We have the equipment necessary to safely install lights and decorations.

Chimney Cleaning

There’s nothing like relaxing by the fire around the holidays. To do so safely, it’s important to have your chimney cleaned each year. Our property management team brings in local, experienced chimney cleaners to remove soot, creosote buildup, and blockages that can create fire hazards and reduce ventilation. When the chimney is clean, it allows smoke and gases to be released safely and helps prevent carbon monoxide from backing up into the home. Regular cleaning also allows technicians to spot early signs of structural damage before they become costly problems.

Plumbing Inspections

When you have guests, your plumbing system is put to the test. Your faucets, showers, washing machine and dishwasher are all working overtime. This is not the time for a leak of malfunction.

During a plumbing inspection, technicians will conduct inspections visually and with specialized tools to help identify hidden leaks, corrosion that can lead to leaks, and clogs that can reduce water pressure. They can also inspect fixtures and appliances for signs of wear and to ensure proper function. Typically, a simple repair can help avoid a major holiday disaster.

Gutter Cleaning

It’s always a good idea to have your gutters cleaned before the snow begins to fall. When gutters clog up, they can overflow, which can lead to water buildup along the foundation. When this happens, it can eventually lead to structural issues and water can infiltrate the basement. When gutters are clogged in early and late winter, the excess snow melt during rain storms can result in even heavier water flow, exacerbating the issue.

Holiday Ready Home

In addition to the standard yearly wear and tear that homes are put through, the holiday season brings extra demands. Greenwich, CT residents find comfort year in and year out when they have a trusted, dedicated home maintenance and service provider, particularly at this time of year. The Duffy Home Solutions property management team is available when our residents need us the most. Please reach out to our team to learn more about our services.