Seasonal Maintenance Tips for Condo Owners

Condo maintenance is an important part of every DMCI Homes resident’s lifestyle. Proper upkeep and preservation practices allow renters and homeowners alike to keep their living spaces in excellent condition, ensuring a comfortable, relaxing, and safe living environment for them all year round.

However, one of the inevitable things all condominium residents face throughout the year is the drastic changing of the seasons. In the Philippines, the climate changes from extremely hot to incredibly rainy within a single year. This can pose a challenge for tenants who have to deal with such seasonal variations and maintain their units at the same time.

To keep your property in great shape, you need access to practical tips per type of season in the country. Such regular maintenance is incredibly important when the weather changes drastically in a year, so you have to be proactive about finding conservation measures specific to each season. You’ll also need to be consistent with such maintenance activities, so you must find ideas that help you enact sustainability practices too.

This guide by your community at DMCI Homes has got you covered. From specific pieces of advice for each season of the year, to general upkeep practices, and more, you’ll be able to enact effective maintenance practices for your own home.

Need to find ways to maintain your living space throughout the seasons? Then check out this comprehensive guide for specific and practical maintenance and upkeep tips.

Rainy season condo maintenance checklist

One of the main seasons in the Philippines is the rainy season. Usually from June to November, this season is often riddled with strong storms, heavy rain, floods, and power surges and outages due to the damaging effects of such strong seasonal winds.

To prepare your condo for these wet months, make sure to practice the following:

• Inspection and repairs - The rainy season is rife with risks of leaks and water damage. Throughout the wet months, make sure to check for window cracks, ceiling leaks, and other breaks to prevent potential water damage. If applicable, remember to inspect your unit’s gutters and drainage systems too, in case other leaks occur due to strong rains.
• Mold and mildew prevention - By checking for leaks and water damage, you can prevent excess mold and mildew growth. Another way to prevent these is to utilize exhausts in the wetter environments of your unit, like the bathrooms, to keep them dry and mold-free. Exhausts and other moisture absorbers will ensure that your condo is safe on rainier days.
• Electrical safety - Always remember to keep your wires and electrical outlets dry, especially during the wetter months, to avoid electrocution accidents and appliance damage. Also, remember to utilize surge protectors to prevent power surges and outages during storms or heavy rains.

These essential condo checkup tips will ensure the upkeep of your living space throughout the tough rainy months. Once the storms pass, you’ll need to prepare for the next season on this list: the dry season.

Condo maintenance services for the summer

The second type of season in the Philippines is the dry season. Usually from December to May, these summer months are characterized by dry winds, hot temperatures, and little to no rainfall for long periods.

To ensure the maintenance of your property, take a look at these relevant tips for your condo in the summer:

• Airconditioning and ventilation - People use air-conditioners and electric fans more often during the summer months to keep cool at home. Since these appliances are in use a lot more, remember to clean and service them regularly to prevent their deterioration.
• Water conservation - To ensure efficient water use and storage, check for leaks in your pipes, sinks, and other water containers. Consider installing water-saving appliances to conserve water and reduce bills too.
• Outdoor space management - If applicable to your property, remember to inspect your outdoor spaces, like balconies or terraces, during these hot summer months. Make sure to clean them regularly to avoid dust buildup, and to move furniture out of direct sunlight.

No matter the season, it’s important to keep your living space in good condition. So make sure to continue on to the next section of this guide for more general maintenance and upkeep tips.

General upkeep and preventive condo repairs

A consistent condo inspection checklist is the key to keeping your property in tip-top shape. So take note of the following tips for the general upkeep and preemptive maintenance of your home:

• Routine inspections - As much as possible, make sure to create your home maintenance checklist for regularly scheduled repairs for all times of the year. These can include general inspections for cracks, breaks, or leaks across the pipes, appliances, furniture, and other important parts of your living space.
• Pest control - Pests like cockroaches, ants, flies, and mice tend to be a common problem all year round. Remember to implement preventive measures and pest control remedies too, such as throwing trash out regularly and properly sealing your garbage bins.
• Safety measures - For year-round protection, regularly test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure they work when necessary. Also, update your emergency kits and plans in case of extreme emergency.

Maintenance matters at all times of the year, and it’s important that you know what kind of upkeep you need to do during the specific seasons. But all these tips should lead to your comfort in your living space - so read on to see even more ideas to ensure your comfort and well-being in your unit.

Condo maintenance fees for seasonal comfort

Creature comforts should be part of every owner’s basic condo budget. To maintain your ease and relaxation throughout the year, take note of the following important tips:

• Comfort and climate control - Since your comfort is so important at home, feel free to adjust aspects of your home for weather and climate control. If needed, bring out the fans and air conditioners for summer months in your condo, and the heaters during the wet and cold months.
• Seasonal decor updates - Another home makeover tip is to adjust decor to match the season. You can refresh the look of your living space by incorporating varying colors and themes - and since the Philippines mainly has two seasons, you can also consider changes like switching the window blinds, or changing the sheets and pillowcases in your living room or bedroom for more comfort.
• Creating a cozy atmosphere - In general, you can add special touches to create a cozy atmosphere in your unit. Add seasonal touches like essential oils, scents, and lighting to enjoy a relaxing environment at home.

These easily adjustable apartment decorating ideas are meant to last throughout the whole year. By sustaining these practices, you ensure your own safety, security, and wellbeing in your unit.

Sustainable living can be done by everyone - with the right guidance, that is. To discover ways to sustain your quality of living throughout the seasons, continue on to the next section for a final list of maintenance ideas.

Sustainable condo owner responsibilities

Condo sustainability is as much a responsibility as your maintenance and upkeep. So make sure to enact the following basic sustainability practices:

• Energy efficiency - Be efficient with your energy usage to reduce bills throughout the year. Implement energy-saving practices such as unplugging or switching off appliances, ventilators, air conditioners and lights when not in use in your unit.
• Clean and green living - Consider incorporating green practices in your daily life too, to maintain a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. Reduce the amount of waste you throw away, recycle when possible, and try out composting in your condo for the year.
• Community involvement - To make the most of your sustainable lifestyle, try to participate in community initiatives across your neighborhood. DMCI Homes has several sustainability initiatives that you and your fellow residents can participate in together, such as their water recycling program, the application of Lumiventt Technology, and more.

A well-maintained sustainable lifestyle is entirely possible in your living space when you have the right guidance for it throughout the year. Hopefully, this guide by DMCI Homes has helped you understand how to keep your property in great condition, no matter the seasons in the Philippines today.

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