Prep Your South Jersey Home for the Summer

Prep Your Home for Summer

Before you can relax in your South Jersey vacation home or turn its keys over to renters, you need to give it a little TLC.

Spring is the best time to prep your cottage for those easy-going sunny days ahead. If you take care of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and plumbing chores now, you can open your Cape May home without a hitch when summer arrives. 

At Broadley’s Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, we know what it takes to ready your home for another season of sun, surf, and sand.  We can ensure your water heater, heating and cooling system, and plumbing will operate smoothly after being idled during winter. 

Prepping HVAC For Summer 

We suggest maintenance on your central air conditioner or heat pump. A thorough inspection, cleaning, and lubrication of moving parts will tune up your cooling equipment and detect any potential problems that could worsen if ignored. Our qualified professionals will check coils, fans, motors, refrigerant, electrical connections, the condensate pan, relays, and the air filter. 

Preventative maintenance enhances your safety and improves your cooling system’s efficiency, enabling you to save energy and cut utility costs. 

You likely will switch your thermostat from furnace heat to air conditioning or switch your heat pump from heat to cooling mode before you open your New Jersey cottage to family, friends, or renters this summer. After that, you probably won’t give your furnace another thought until you close your cottage, just before the heating season begins. 

However, if spring maintenance is more convenient, you can opt for furnace and air conditioner checkups during the same visit. Even if your vacation house was unoccupied in winter and you turned the thermostat down, your furnace has operated day in and day out during freezing temperatures. Our experts at Broadley’s can determine if it needs repairs or new components after the heating season ends.  

Be Proactive

The sooner you know that your HVAC system needs parts or replacement, the more likely we can obtain and install the products you need in a timely fashion. Supply chain issues continue to affect the HVAC and plumbing industries, although we are seeing some progress.

We also recommend ordering plumbing parts, fixtures, and appliances now to ensure installation before summer. 

Plumbing Essentials

During a plumbing tune-up in your Cape May home, our experienced plumbers at Broadley’s will turn your main water supply back on and check for leaks, inspect drainage, and look for damage that may have occurred during winter.

We will inspect your water heater tank for corrosion, reconnect hoses, and remove outdoor bib covers. We also will ensure that your toilets, sinks, showerheads, and garbage disposal are ready for summer. 

If you plan to redecorate this year, consider installing new faucets in the bathroom and kitchen or upgrading sinks. A water-conserving toilet with a powerful flush and bowl-cleaning technology will help you save money and improve bathroom hygiene. An outdoor shower will keep sand away from indoor drains. 

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), replacing older, inefficient faucets and aerators with WaterSense-labeled models can save 700 gallons of water annually.

Two Smart Installations

Smart technology can improve the control of your water and HVAC systems year-round. At Broadley’s, we recommend Flo by Moen, a leak-detection system for the plumbing in your vacation home. Smart thermostats such as Nest and Ecobee, along with products from Honeywell and Bryant, put heating and cooling system controls at your fingertips. 

Flo by Moen monitors your plumbing system’s water flow and pressure, senses leaks, and can turn off the main water supply. You control Flo by Moen with an app on your smartphone. 

A smart thermostat also connects your heating and cooling system to your smartphone, allowing you to change temperatures at home remotely. Smart thermostats also display weather forecasts, run system diagnostics, and send repair alerts to your smartphone. 

Install a smart thermostat and Flo by Moen now for a worry-free summer.

Ready Your Vacation Home Now

Spring is the perfect time to ensure your HVAC and plumbing systems are ready for summer. Let Broadley’s prep your Cape May, NJ home. Call us at 609-390-3907 or request service online