1. Here comes the heat, all winter visitors should shut off the AC, right? Not so fast. Wood products, cabinets, door trim, doors, etc. can all have big time issues above 85-90 degrees and added humidity. Allowing the AC to run at a reasonable temperature will reduce expansion and contraction. These homes are built extremely well. Without the doors and windows being opened on a regular basis, the AC will barely run during the extreme hot months.
2. Did you know the average dryer needs 250 CFM’s, that’s 250 cubic feet of air per minute to properly dry your clothes? Keeping those dryer vents clean and doors open during operations will cut down on drying time and cut energy costs. Many homes have a jump duct specifically designed for this required fresh air but often it’s not enough.
3. Have stucco cracks? All home inspectors ask for these to be sealed and painted. Doing so without painting the entire home will cause a zebra appearance. The stucco walls are designed for moisture and a weep screed is installed by the builder to help eliminate moisture. These cracks are 99% of the time normal hairline cracks and should be of no concern.

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