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June–August · Current season

Summer home maintenance in Georgetown, TX

Georgetown summers punish HVAC systems and dry out clay soil around slabs. Focus on cooling reliability, moisture control, and foundation perimeter watering—not heroics on the roof during afternoon heat.

HVAC (service guide)

  • Replace filters on schedule—often monthly when the system runs near continuously.
  • Clear condensate drain lines; algae clogs cause ceiling stains that look like roof leaks.
  • If one room never catches up, ask about airflow and duct boots before buying a bigger AC.

Foundation (service guide)

  • Maintain even soil moisture around the slab—soaker hoses on a timer beat flooding one side.
  • Note new sticking doors or diagonal cracks after dry spells; document with photos and dates.
  • Keep gutters flowing so summer downpours do not dump against the foundation.

Plumbing (service guide)

  • Watch the water bill for unexplained jumps—irrigation leaks and slab supply lines show here first.
  • Insulate exposed pipes in hot attics and garages where cold-water lines can sweat heavily.

Pest control (service guide)

  • Fire ants and scorpions peak in warm months—check entry gaps at weep holes and garage doors.
  • Reduce standing water in saucers and drains to limit mosquitoes.

Prep for Georgetown fall (September–November)

  • Schedule heating check before the first cold snap—furnace and heat-pump calls stack in October.
  • Plan gutter cleaning after early leaf drop; clogged valleys cause interior stains in Teravista and Berry Creek.
  • Trim trees away from the roof before fall storms and inspect flashing at penetrations.
  • Compare HVAC tune-up pricing in our maintenance cost guide before calendars fill.

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