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The Austin Home Maintenance Calendar: Heat, Hail, and the Occasional Ice

2026-06-11 ยท Austin Home Maintenance Editorial

Spring: Storm and AC Prep

Hail season peaks March-May: photograph the roof, inspect after cells, and service the AC before the heat locks in. Check gutters, trim oaks (mind oak-wilt pruning windows โ€” a real Central Texas rule), and audit irrigation before watering rules tighten.

Summer: The Long Test

Foundation watering discipline in droughts (slab-on-clay country), condensate-line flushes, shade management for west glass, and fence-post checks in baked soil. Watch the water bill for leak signals.

Fall: The Pleasant Window

Exterior painting and sealing, roof work from spring claims, heat service (short season, must work), and water-heater flush. Book trades now; everyone shares October.

Winter: Freeze Drills That Matter

2021 taught Austin: wrap exposed pipes, know the main shutoff, drip faucets in hard freezes, and protect backflow preventers. The rare ice event punishes the unprepared specifically.

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