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Seasonal tips for fall Home Maintenance
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Time to get your home in order.
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With every season there are always a number of things home owners need to do to
ensure their homes are properly maintained to endure the weather ahead. Below is a short but direct
list of maintenance tips that will help you prepare for the fall and winter weather. |
- Gutters and downspouts - Clean out (more frequently if
necessary); inspect and repair weaknesses; check for proper
drainage and repair if necessary.
- Chimney/stovepipe - Clean flue (more frequently if
needed); repair any cracks in flue or any loose or crumbling
mortar; check gasket on woodstove, and replace if necessary.
- Siding - Inspect and clean siding. Repair if necessary;
check joints between wood and masonry.
- Exterior caulking - Inspect caulking.
- Storm windows and doors - Replace any cracked or broken
glass, tighten or repair any loose or damaged frames and repaint
if necessary; replace broken, worn, or missing hardware; tighten
and lubricate door hinges and closers; check for broken or missing
glazing.
- Window and door weather-stripping - Inspect and repair,
or replace if deteriorating or missing.
- Drain-waste and vent system - Flush out system.
- Hot-water heating system - Lubricate pump and motor;
bleed air from radiators or convectors.
- Forced warm-air heating system - Vacuum heat exchanger
surfaces; clean and lubricate blower blades and motor; check fan
belt tension and adjust if necessary; replace cracked or worn
belt, check for leaks and repair if necessary.
- Gas burner - Clean burners and ports.
- Oil burner - Have professionally serviced; lubricate
fan and motor bearings.
- Thermostat - Clean heat sensor, contact points, and
contacts; check accuracy and replace if necessary.
- Garage Doors - Clean and lubricate hinges, rollers, and
tracks; tighten screws.
- Foundation - Check grading for proper slope away from
foundation wall.
- Trees - Trim back all tree limbs and vegetation away
from roof.
- Heating - For steam heating, check shut-off valve for
leaks and drain lower water cut-off per manufacturer's
instructions.
- Roof - Inspect roof surface, flashing, eaves, and
soffits; repair if necessary.
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