The transition from summer to fall is the ideal time for maintenance tasks that protect your home through winter.
Fall preparation checklist:
- Clean gutters if trees are nearby – fall leaves clog them completely.
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries.
- Check weatherstripping on doors and windows. Replace if cracked or compressed.
- Service the furnace or HVAC before you need it – fall is earlier than most people schedule it.
- Deep clean the oven before holiday cooking season begins.
- Wash all bedding and transition to heavier weight if needed.
A prepared home costs less to operate and requires fewer emergency repairs.