Preventative Home Maintenance

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS | Northwest Home Equity Assurance Program

Preventative Home Maintenance — Merry Marwig, OIPA Board Member

Keep 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.

General lifespan of home equipment and materials: • Windows: 30 years or longer • Wallpaper: 10 years • Heating system: 20 years • Hot water heater: 8 to (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, • Exterior paint: 10 years dishwasher, washer, • Oven range: 15 to 20 years dryer): 5 to 12 years • Carpets and tiles: 10 to 15 years • Interior paint: 5 years