Summer Checklist: Prep Your Home for the Silly Season!

Remember, houses get sunburnt too, so by following our simple checklist, your home will be prepared to beat the heat and summer will be a leisurely breeze for you!

Change Your Decor

It's time to peel off the layers and make seasonal updates fit for summer. Add lighter and brighter accessories and remove anything that creates warmth - heavy rugs, flannelette sheets, thick blankets. Summer is all about blurring the line between indoors and outdoors so add more green plants and flowers to purify the air and make your home feel fresh!

Clean Air Vents & Filters

Ensure a cool, breezy summer by replacing air vents and filters. Clean the build-up of dust and allergies to keep your family safe and healthy, and save money on your energy bills!

If your air conditioning needs to be serviced, get it done as early as possible - it will be cheaper and quicker, and you'll breathe easier not having to deal with malfunctions in the sweltering Aussie heat.

Prep the Outdoors

Summer is made for long days and nights spent entertaining outdoors. Make sure all aspects of your outdoor area are ready for your guests to enjoy!

Clean Outdoor Furniture

Give your outdoor furniture sets a clean and remove any cobwebs. Consider your shading options - a motorised awning or pergola is perfect for protecting your visitors or furniture from the harsh Australian sun. Alternatively, external motorised blinds might be the right option for you, transforming your outdoor area into a room when closed. Click to view some outdoor motorisation options for your home.

Change Outdoor Lighting

Take the time to clean light fittings and change any broken light bulbs to prepare for the long summer nights of entertaining outdoors in perfect mood-lighting. For added convenience, fit your lights with an RTS enabled receiver, allowing you to control them via remote, your mobile device or even set to a timer!

Fire Up the BBQ

Check that your BBQ still works, you have enough gas in the bottle and that there aren't any leaks. Disconnect the gas and give your BBQ a deep clean with soapy water. Scrub the grill and the grates to leave your BBQ looking almost brand-new again, ready to cook some delicious burgers and snags!

Freshen Up Your Pool

Before everyone comes over to cool off in your pool, make sure it is clean, filters are working and PH levels are in balance. Keep enough chemicals in stock to keep the pool perfect all summer long. Most importantly, ensure your pool is compliant, your fencing is in line with the law and brush up on your water safety to enjoy a worry-free summer.

A Smart Way to Minimise Heat

87% of heat gained in your home is through your windows. To counteract your home feeling like a furnace, people will often crank their air conditioner to the highest setting, accounting for a significant cost increase on your energy bills. 

Automated blinds, curtains, awnings and other window coverings allow you to have easy and total control, whether you're at home or not. You can control window coverings from a remote control or smart device, or program them to open and close at particular times of the day. By keeping windows covered, the heat will have a harder time entering your home. Motorised window coverings can also be integrated with sun and temperature sensors which will automatically lower once they reach a certain temperature or light threshold ensuring you stay happy and comfortable.

Secure Your Home

Many families will go on vacation over the summer period, relaxing and recharging their batteries. However, unsuspecting families can fall victim to crime while away on holiday with many burglars targeting vacant homes.

Make your home unattractive to burglars by investing in motorised window coverings which can be fit with sensors or even programmed to timers and scenarios to mimic activity and create the illusion that you're home.

For more information on saving energy costs, increasing security and ensuring peace of mind this summer, contact your local Somfy Expert today!