As we transition from summer to autumn, add these steps into your home maintenance routine!
- Check your home for water leaks.
- Clean the gutters and downspouts.
- Protect your home from frozen pipes.
- Remove any birds’ nests from chimney flues and outdoor electrical fixtures.
- Run all gas-powered lawn equipment until the fuel is gone.
- Blow out your lawn irrigation system.
- Have a certified chimney sweep inspect and clean the flues and check your fireplace damper.
- Replace window screens with storm windows.
- Test your emergency generator.
- Clean off the covers and change the batteries in the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/alarms.
- Have a heating professional check your heating system every year
