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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Heating

  • Schedule furnace tune-up
  • Replace HVAC filter
  • Test the heating system before cold weather
  • Reverse ceiling fan direction (clockwise)

Exterior

  • Clean gutters after leaves fall
  • Winterize outdoor faucets
  • Disconnect garden hoses
  • Inspect and repair weatherstripping on doors and windows
  • Check insulation in attic
  • Seal cracks in driveway and walkways before freeze

Safety

  • Test smoke and CO detectors
  • Check fire extinguishers
  • Prepare winter emergency kit

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