Ten Tips for your Fall/Winter Home Maintenance Checklist...
The weather outside is changing (and the fall colors are gorgeous!), and now is the time to run a check of your home.
Listed below is a simple checklist of ten items to ensure your home is ready for winter.
1. Replace heating and air conditioning filters and set your electric thermostats for winter weather.
2. Fireplace - Check to ensure gas light is working and flu is clean.
3. Sprinkler system - drain the system to ensure water doesn't freeze pipes, and change programming to ensure system is shut-off.
4. Windows - Check caulking to ensure water tight. For wooden windows- open and close all windows to ensure they don't get "stuck" over time.
5. Clean gutters of all debris, winter is typically the wet season in Atlanta.
6. Repair any missing paint, shake or shingles.
7. Check all hand rails and balusters to ensure tightly fit to structure.
8. Check your dryer vents and clear of any debris.
9. Check hoses on toilets and washer (both cold and hot) to ensure no leaks or replacement needed.
10. Cover outside water values after shutoff and drain of system.