SPOTLIGHT:

Fall Maintenance

Tackle these recommended tasks now to ensure your home is in good shape inside and out for fall and winter, and help protect your investment, too!

DOORS AND WINDOWS

• Inspect caulking for deterioration at the openings and joints, especially at the top
• Check weather stripping and replace if necessary
• Remove screens if possible, clean and store in a dry place

HEATING AND COOLING

• Clean or replace furnace filters
• Lubricate fan and motor bearings (only where indicated)
• Vacuum dirt and dust from around the unit
• Have the system serviced prior to the start of the season

FIREPLACE & CHIMNEY

• Have the fireplace and chimney professionally inspected
• Have chimney cleaned if needed
• Use binoculars to check chimney for loose, deteriorated or missing mortar or bricks
• Have gas fireplaces serviced

FOUNDATION AND EXTERIOR

• Clear gutters and downspouts of leaves and other debris
• Check for moisture or leaks in crawlspace or basement
• Check that water will flow away from the foundation
• Inspect wood surfaces for weathering and paint failure
• Check brick and stucco surfaces for cracks

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