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GuideSummer is the season to maintain, improve and get ahead — the weather cooperates for exterior work, and a few warm-month tasks prevent problems later. Here's the summer checklist, what to prioritize, and which jobs are best tackled now while conditions are on your side.
Keep your A/C running efficiently: change or clean filters, keep the outdoor condenser clear of debris and plants, and if you skipped a spring tune-up, book one now before peak heat. An overworked, dirty A/C costs more to run and is more likely to fail on the hottest day.
Summer's dry, warm stretch is the ideal window for exterior painting, deck and fence repair and staining, pressure washing, and any renovation that wants settled weather. Paint and sealants cure properly in warm, dry conditions — do this work now, not in the damp shoulder seasons.
Mow regularly, water deeply but less often to encourage strong roots, mulch garden beds to retain moisture, and stay ahead of weeds. Summer is also the time for bigger landscaping — sod, interlock, garden beds — while plants establish and the ground is workable.
Warm months bring pests. Seal entry points, keep food sealed, manage moisture (pests love damp), and address any infestation early before it establishes. Check for wasp and hornet nests around eaves and entries, and deal with them safely or with a pro.
Inspect siding, caulking and seals; clean the gutters of spring debris; and make sure downspouts carry water away from the foundation. A dry summer is the easy time to fix drainage and exterior issues that would be miserable to tackle in the rain or snow.
Lawn care, landscaping, painting, deck and fence work, pressure washing, pest control and A/C service are all Genie services with vetted, insured pros at upfront prices. Set recurring lawn care so it's effortless, and knock out the exterior projects while the weather's right.
Every task in this guide is something you can book on Genie — vetted, insured pros at an upfront price:
Service your A/C, tackle exterior projects (painting, deck and fence, pressure washing) while the weather's dry, keep up lawn and landscaping, stay ahead of pests, and check drainage and seals.
Paint, stain and sealants cure properly in warm, dry conditions, and settled weather makes deck, fence, landscaping and renovation work far easier than in the damp or cold seasons.
Change or clean filters, keep the outdoor condenser clear of debris and plants, and book a tune-up before peak heat if you skipped spring. A clean, tuned A/C costs less to run and is less likely to fail.
