Rentals and preparing for summer

Summer is just around the corner and as we enter into the hottest time of the year, there are some things that you as a landlord can do to make sure that your rental homes or apartments stay in top-notch shape as the heat approaches. Redding, California, has been named one of the hottest places to live during the summer in the United States. Temperatures during the summer in Redding can get up to 115 degrees. With this kind of heat, it is important to take precautions against this weather with your rental properties so that they stay in great condition. So what can you do to prepare for the summer heat?

2. Summerize your swamp coolers – Swamp coolers are a common form of air conditioning in Redding and Shasta County. If your rental homes or apartments have built-in swamp coolers, it is important to check and make sure that the swamp coolers are in great condition before your tenants begin running them consistently throughout the summer. A great way to check out your swamp coolers is to take off the cover and check the pads, the float and the motor. Depending on how old they are, you may need to put in new pads and some new parts. Once you do that, you can turn on the water pump to get the system going. Instructing the tenant on how to properly use their evaporative cooler is important also.