
10 Overlooked Home Maintenance Tasks That Could Save You Trouble
When it comes to homeownership, there’s a lot to keep track of. From paying bills to maintaining the yard, it’s easy to let certain home maintenance tasks slip through the cracks. However, neglecting these tasks can lead to expensive repairs and reduced home value down the road. If you’re looking to protect your investment, keep reading and take action to ensure your home remains in good condition.
1. Cleaning Gutters
Gutters are like the unsung heroes of your home, diverting rainwater away from your foundation and preventing water damage. Neglecting them can lead to serious (and expensive!) problems. When leaves, debris, and dirt accumulate in your gutters, they become clogged. This can cause water to overflow, potentially leading to:
- Foundation Issues: Excess water around the foundation can weaken its structural integrity and lead to cracks.
- Basement Flooding: Clogged gutters can redirect water towards your basement, resulting in costly flooding.
- Wood Rot: Water overflow can saturate the wood fascia, soffit, and siding, leading to rot.
2. Replacing HVAC Filters

Your HVAC system does more than just keep you comfortable; it also maintains air quality in your home. Neglecting filter replacement can result in:
- Reduced Air Quality: Dirty filters can’t effectively capture dust, pollen, and other allergens, leading to poor indoor air quality.
- Higher Energy Bills: A clogged filter forces your HVAC system to work harder, increasing energy consumption and bills.
- System Damage: Over time, neglected filters can damage the HVAC system itself, resulting in costly repairs.
3. Checking for Roof Leaks
A leaking roof isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a potential disaster waiting to happen. Delaying repairs can lead to:
- Interior Damage: Leaks can damage ceilings, walls, and insulation, leading to costly interior repairs.
- Microbial Growth and Mildew: Moisture from roof leaks can promote microbial and mildew growth, which is both unhealthy and expensive to remediate.
- Decreased Home Value: An unrepaired roof leak can significantly reduce your home’s value and make it harder to sell.
4. Flushing Your Water Heater

Your water heater plays a crucial role in your daily life. Routine flushing helps remove sediment buildup that can lead to:
- Reduced Efficiency: Sediment buildup can make your water heater less efficient, causing it to use more energy and increasing your utility bills.
- Shortened Lifespan: Neglecting this maintenance can lead to the premature failure of your water heater, resulting in an expensive replacement.
- Inconsistent Hot Water: Sediment can block the heating element, resulting in uneven hot water distribution.
5. Testing Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are your first line of defense in emergencies. Forgetting to test them regularly can put your family’s safety at risk:
- Reduced Safety: Non-functioning detectors may not provide early warnings in case of a fire or carbon monoxide leak, potentially endangering lives.
- Increased Fire Risk: Without working smoke detectors, fires can escalate before you’re aware of them, leading to more extensive damage and danger.
- Legal Consequences: In some areas, failing to maintain working detectors can lead to legal liabilities and penalties.
6. Cleaning Dryer Vents
Your dryer vent may not be something you think about often, but ignoring it can lead to severe consequences:
- Fire Hazard: Lint buildup in dryer vents is a significant fire risk and a backed-up vent can lead to house fires.
- Reduced Dryer Efficiency: Clogged vents make your dryer less efficient, which means longer drying times and increased energy consumption.
- Costly Repairs: Neglected vents can damage your dryer, requiring costly repairs or replacements.
7. Sealing Cracks and Gaps
Gaps around windows and doors might seem minor, but they can lead to significant issues:
- Higher Energy Bills: Gaps allow drafts to enter, making your HVAC system work harder to maintain a comfortable temperature, leading to increased energy bills.
- Reduced Comfort: Drafts can make your home less comfortable and affect your and your family’s well-being.
- Potential Pest Infestations: Gaps can be an entry point for pests such as insects and rodents.
8. Inspecting the Foundation
Your home’s foundation is the bedrock of its structural integrity. Check it regularly to help prevent costly issues:
- Structural Damage: Foundation problems can lead to cracks in walls and ceilings, uneven floors, and even doors that don’t close properly.
- Decreased Home Value: Foundation issues can significantly reduce the value of your home and make it less attractive to potential buyers.
- Extensive Repairs: The longer you delay addressing foundation problems, the more expensive and complex the repairs become.
9. Cleaning Refrigerator Coils
Your refrigerator is a workhorse in the kitchen, so regular maintenance is needed to keep it working efficiently. An often-neglected task is cleaning its coils, which can lead to several issues:
- Increased Energy Consumption: Dirty coils make your refrigerator work harder, increasing energy consumption and electricity bills.
- Reduced Lifespan: Neglecting maintenance can lead to the premature failure of your refrigerator, requiring a costly replacement.
- Inefficient Cooling: Dirty coils can result in inadequate cooling, potentially spoiling your food.
10. Servicing Your HVAC System

To keep your HVAC equipment running in tip-top shape, it needs regular attention, too. Routine maintenance—like a Goettl Rejuuuvenation®—can help prevent:
- Costly Repairs: Neglect can lead to equipment breakdown, requiring expensive repairs or replacements.
- Reduced Lifespan: Regular maintenance can extend the lifespan of your equipment, saving you money in the long run.
- Inefficient Operation: Neglected equipment may not operate efficiently, leading to an uncomfortable home and higher energy bills.
Neglecting home maintenance tasks can have serious consequences, both financially and in terms of your family’s safety and comfort. By addressing these tasks regularly, you can protect your home, increase its value, and save money in the long run.
Get ahead of your to-do list with help from Goettl!
Don’t wait until it’s too late to address neglected home maintenance tasks. For routine maintenance of your HVAC equipment and plumbing systems, trust the experts at Goettl to help keep your home comfort in tip-top shape. Protect your investment and ensure your home remains a safe and comfortable place to live by contacting Goettl today!
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He explained everything and showed us pictures of what he was doing and fixing.
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He was knowledgeable and friendly and was able to flush the tank and get my hot water flowing again. Thanks again...






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8/14/25 Update:
Billy, Goettl technician, service our AC late on Sunday night, then scheduled to come and double check the unit in a few days. Everything checks out and is working well now. Thanks Billy for great customer service
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AC not working again since Friday night (8/8/25). I contacted Goettl as instructed, not satisfied with the response, still waiting for resolution and contact/communication from a manager.
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Goettl assistant install supervisor Nacho and his crew (Manny & Julio) assessed the entire system again today. They were polite and professional and made sure all our concerns were heard and addressed. It is believed the issue has been identified and fixed. Thanks Goettl for making the situation right!
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Issues continue. Techs to arrive again today. Updated review to follow pending outcome.
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Goettl service technicians have returned to assist with some issues. Both Ian P. and Will M. we're both very professional it was believed issues were resolved. Dispatcher Betty was also able to hear my issues and arrange for a tech to arrive as quickly as possible.
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Gilbert Castaneda was our technician today for A/C maintenance. He was informative with all my questions, did his job in a timely manner and a very pleasant young man to work with.


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On time, clean, and very thorough with any potential issues.
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Tyler Leija came to my home and flushed out my two water heater’s. This had never been done to the home since it was purchased in 2017. Let me tell you the stuff that came out of the water heater’s was an eye opener! It was filled with so much calcium deposits. Tyler was very knowledgeable and explained everything going on. Thank you Tyler for coming to our home and flushing out our water heaters.











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UPDATE Julian and his team, Nick & Jeffery, were here to fix my sewer pipe. They explained everything thoroughly and kept me apprised of their progress. When they finished, it looked as if they hadn’t been here even though they dug a giant whole in my yard! Most impressive! I highly recommend Goettl.
UPDATE November 14, 2025
Goettl continues to be a 5-star company for me. Always, on time, clear explanations, fair pricing, respectful of property and competent, friendly staff. Caelin was my team member today and upheld all of these values.


Jason and Marco operated like a well oiled machine with one replacing the AC unit while the other replaced the furnace. Clean up was excellent and the system works beautifully now.

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Thank you Jef, for helping me keep my home cozy and safe.

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This past week our service technician was Andrew Morgan and he is such a friendly, knowledgeable, and skilled technician. He spent time making sure the job was done correctly and he explained it in terms that I could understand. Not only is our unit functioning even better than before, I also gained knowledge of how the system works.













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Jerry also noticed our water pressure was low after flushing toilet then trying to wash hands in bathroom sink which were so he suggested a new pressure regulator as we have had a new better water conditioning system installed. We now have the best water pressure even when using a shower and kitchen sink faucet at the same time. Also Jerry is a master plumber and we appreciate his knowledge and experience. Will definitely call Goettl again when a plumber is needed.
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Now we have a new flange, installed correctly, and ready for the new toilet!






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Everyone from the Goettl sales representative Christian, Tech / Advisor Josias recommended a HVAC A/C and Heating system replacement. Technicians team Veronica and her partner.


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