Fall Maintenance Tips

A key to protecting the investment you’ve made in your home is by following a regular maintenance schedule. By performing preventative maintenance on an on-going basis, you’ll avoid many of the big ticket repair items that can lower the value of your home.   With winter fast approaching, now is the time to check your heating system for drafts & leaks.  It’s much easier to make a repair to your heating system now than 3 months from now when its -30 degrees outside. 

 

Addition items to inspect this Fall before winter hits

• Check all window and door locks for proper operation seal

Check door sill plates & door sweeps for proper clearance

Check your home for water leaks

Make sure there are working nightlights at the top and bottom of all stairs

Have a heating professional check your heating system every year

Protect your home from frozen pipes

Replace your furnace filter (recommened monthly)

Have a certified chimney sweep inspect and clean the flues and check your fireplace damper

Remove bird nests from chimney flues and outdoor electrical fixtures

Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

Make sure the caulking around doors and windows is adequate to reduce heat/cooling loss

Make sure that the caulking around your bathroom fixtures is adequate to prevent water from seeping into the sub-flooring

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