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After all the snow melts , you ' ll want to make sure to clean your gutters and clean out any debris that may keep spring rains from flowing freely through your downspouts .
Along with replacing damaged gutter or downspout sections , you ' ll also want to make sure you have added downspout extenders to ensure water is draining far away from your home ' s foundation . Extenders should reach at least five feet into your yard .

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Gutter covers can also be added to minimize debris from gathering in gutters throughout the year .
Air conditioning
It may be a few more months before you ' re turning on the A / C , but spring is a great time to start getting your cooling system ready .
Often you have to call in the pros for air conditioning work but things like spraying off any overgrowth or debris , cleaning coils and changing filters are fixes you can easily do on your own . Also , trim back any shrubs that are near by . Keeping the outdoor unit clean from debris will boost You ' re a / C system ' s efficiency .
You can keep part of your indoor duct work clean by removing register covers and wiping clean any of the visible parts . You ' ll need to contact a professional for a full duct cleaning .
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