Getting Your Home Ready For Fall

Posted by Shawna Ebersole | Categories: Maintenance Tips

Can you believe the 80 degree weather we were enjoying just last week has so quickly left us?  Wow!  I even had to turn on my furnace for the first time.

Well, as summer changes to fall it means it’s time for us to start getting our homes ready so they’re properly protected for the change of seasons.

Here is a great list of Fall Maintenance Tips For Your Home:

• Have a qualified professional service your heating system every year
• Have a certifed chimney sweep inspect for any damage, clean the flues, and check your fireplace damper
• Close any shutoffs to exterior hose connections to prevent possible freezing and or pipe breaks
• Replace batteries and inspect all smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
• Check the caulking around windows and doors to help prevent heat loss
• Check the attic for proper insulation
• Make sure the sump pump is working properly
• Check around the home for any water leaks
• Keep gutters free from debris
• Trim back any trees and shrubs that are too close to the home

These helpful reminders have been provided for us by Cornerstone Inspection Services…thanks guys!

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