Happy Fall!

It’s that time of year again. School’s started, football seems to be everywhere, it’s getting cooler at night and the days are getting shorter. Before the weather turns, there are things that you’ll need to do in order to get your home prepared for the colder fall and winter months.

Preparing now can prevent costly damage later on. The list on the front contains helpful fall preventative maintenance that every homeowner should follow.

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FALL MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

Test smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and all ground-fault circuit interrupters.

Service your furnace/heat pump and replace or clean filters.
Clean bathroom and kitchen vents.
Clean dryer vent and check laundry area for leaking hoses.
Check water heater for leaks.
Check crawlspace insulation, vapor barrier and vents.
If you have a sump pump, test that it is working.
Remove debris from gutters, window wells, and downspouts throughout the fall.
Look for stains, mold or mildew, daylight around penetrations, and disconnected vents in attic.
Treat moss on your roof.
Make sure downspout water is properly draining away from your home
Disconnect garden hoses and drain in-ground sprinkler systems. If you do not have frost-free faucets, install foam covers.
To prevent pipes from freezing or bursting, ensure pipes on exterior walls are well insulated.
Grass roots are growing deeper to prepare for winter. Now is the ideal time to re-seed & fertilize your lawn.
Stock up on winter supplies such as as a snow shovel, salt/sand for sidewalks, and car window scrapers.