Fall Home Preparations

9/12/2016 (Permalink)

It’s been a wonderful summer with a historically hot August and we are sad to see it end.  September 22^nd marks the first day of autumn!   In anticipation of the fall season here are some preparations to get your home ready for the season:

• Clean your gutters-before the weather changes be sure to clean you gutters to prevent water and debris build up
• Test your sub pump-sub pumps frequently malfunction and can cause extensive damage, test your sub pump and have it serviced regularly
• Have vents and chimney’s cleaned-nests, beehives, an other debris can enter vents and chimneys, reducing efficiency, inspect these areas and combat any potential issues
• Inspect furnace- before the cold weather arrives inspect your furnace, be mindful of any weird noises, inspect the hoses, and clean or replace dirty filters
• Seal gaps and cracks around windows and doors- using weather-stripping and caulk seal gaps and cracks to eliminate drafts and reduce heating bills
• Clean ducts-regular maintenance of your duct system allows for cleaner and healthier air quality in your home
• Power wash your home-fall is a great time to power wash the exterior of your home
• Inspect roof-roof damage can create huge issues for homeowners, thoroughly inspect your roof for cracks, leaks, damaged or missing shingles to avoid bigger issues later
• Appliance maintenance-inspect your appliances, change hoses as necessary to prevent water damage
• Clean leaves around water beds-reduce debris build up by cleaning the area around water beds