Is Your House Set to Summer?

Most Phoenix homeowners know the obvious summer prep items: service the AC, keep the pool balanced, and adjust irrigation before the real heat settles in. Those still matter, but the easier-to-miss problems are often the ones that sneak up first.

A ceiling fan set the wrong direction. A door sweep leaking cool air. A blocked attic vent. A torn shade screen. A slow irrigation leak. A patio umbrella waiting for the first monsoon gust.