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Interior: Have your furnace serviced by a qualified technician
to make sure it is in proper working order. Ask for a
Carbon Monoxide test of flue gasses to ensure the furnace is
properly adjusted.
Check furnace filter monthly, replace when dirty.
Inspect and repair caulking in sinks, tubs, showers,
thresholds, walls, windows, and other interior areas as needed
Check the fireplace. Open the damper of the chimney before
first use, look for debris build up and consider having fireplace chimneys cleaned.
Clean all kitchen and bath cabinets and paneling
Look under all sinks for signs of leaking, make repairs as
needed
Test fire/ smoke alarms, Carbon Monoxide detectors (Now
is a Great time to change
batteries or replace if over 7 years old)
Examine and repair/replace (if needed) weather stripping
on
exterior doors and windows – reduce energy costs
Examine and repair bath tile grouting or vinyl flooring, if
needed, to prevent moisture damage
Lubricate and adjust locks, hinges and latches
Examine window locks for proper operation and repair as
needed
- Examine and repair any caulking at the windows – weatherization
and insect control
- Close the chimney damper to keep cool air conditioning inside
your home
- Clean and wax/oil cabinets to protect the finish
- Examine and repair/replace (if needed) weather stripping on
exterior doors and windows – reduce energy costs
- Examine and repair bath tile grouting or vinyl flooring, if
needed, to prevent moisture damage
- Lubricate and adjust locks, hinges and latches
- Examine window locks for proper operation and repair as needed
- Adjust registers (balance flow) for cooling
- Lubricate garage door roller shafts (not tracks) and tighten
bolts
- Examine cabinets, drawers, and hinges for proper alignment -
tighten and adjust as necessary
- Clean dryer vent duct and damper to remove any lint or
obstructions (Fire hazard)
- Have your a/c or heat pump, and/or evaporative cooler cleaned
and serviced by a qualified technician
- Replace filters on your furnace a/c unit
- Look under all sinks for signs of leaking, make repairs as
needed
- Test fire/ smoke alarms, Carbon Monoxide detectors (Change
batteries or replace as needed)
- Consider having fireplace chimneys cleaned early
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Exterior:
Clean and remove debris from gutters, if present (Check
every year, even if nothing was there in the past)
Check that gutters and downspouts are securely
attached and free of damage and that they direct water at least 4
feet away from the foundation.
Check outside faucets and hoses for leaks, disconnect
hoses, as needed turn off from inside home and drain .
Rinse off A/C compressor/condensing unit coil to remove dirt
and plant debris
Lower or install storm windows if needed
Examine and repair caulking of the windows, siding, and trim
(to prevent water, dust, dirt and insects from entering your
home)
Examine paint on siding, trim, and doors (paint is
essential for protection and appearance) Clean and remove debris
from gutters if present, check underground drains and surface
splash blocks to be sure they carry the water away from the
house
Examine roof for loose, cracked, or missing shingles/slates.
Repair as necessary to prevent leaks and costly repairs.
Trim trees and shrubs away from home, and A/C, including roof (12
inches is recommended minimum clearance)
Check yard grading to be sure it slopes away from the home
and there are no low spots (1 inch per foot away from home for 3
to 5 feet)
Check drains in yard, garage and driveway, open or clean as
needed
- Examine and repair caulking of the windows, siding, and trim (to
prevent water, dust, dirt and insects from entering your home)
Examine paint on siding, trim, and doors (paint is essential for
protection and appearance)
- Clean and remove debris from gutters if present, check
underground drains and surface splash blocks to be sure they carry
the water away from the house
- Examine roof for loose, cracked, or missing shingles/slates.
Repair as necessary to prevent leaks and costly repairs.
- Trim trees and shrubs away from home, including roof (12 inches
is recommended minimum clearance)
- Check yard grading to be sure it slopes away from the home and
there are no low spots (1 inch per foot away from home for 3 to 5
feet)
- Check yard, garage and driveway drains, open or clean as needed
- Check window screens, repair or replace as needed
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