NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS | Northwest Home Equity Assurance Program
Preventative Home Maintenance — Merry Marwig, OIPA Board Member
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eep your home in tip-top shape with regular inspections, replacements of worn parts, and seasonal tune-ups. Make a plan for when you may need to make major home repairs. If you live within the boundaries of the Northwest Home Equity Assurance Program, consider using their home improvement loan program for 0% interest loans up to $10,000 for home repairs and remodeling. For more information about the Northwest Home Equity Assurance Program’s home improvement loan program, visit https://nwheap.com/homeimprovement-loan-program-guidelines or call 773-622-0700.
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General lifespan of home equipment and materials: • Wallpaper: 10 years • Windows: 30 years or longer • Hot water heater: 8 to • Heating system: 20 years (forced air) 15 years • Roof: 15 to 20 years for asphalt/ • Air conditioning units: fiberglass shingle; 30 to 50 8 to 15 years years for slate/tile roofs • Kitchen appliances • Deck: 20 years (refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, • Exterior paint: 10 years dryer): 5 to 12 years • Oven range: 15 to 20 years • Interior paint: 5 years • Carpets and tiles: 10 to 15 years
Old Irving Park Association
