Fall Home Maintenance
Your home is a huge investment - an investment you’ll want to protect for the long haul.
Proper maintenance is key. Completing a few seasonal chores can help you extend the life span of your home while also cutting down on repair and renovation costs.
These five must-do fall maintenance tasks are great ideas.
1. Seal Leaks Around Windows and Doors
This could be air leaks or water leaks. Either way, fixing leaks will make it easier to control your home’s climate, and will prevent future mould from growing in unwanted areas.
2. Clean Gutters
When gutters get clogged with leaves and debris, water can’t drain properly. This might lead to standing water on your roof or eaves, which can cause significant and costly damage over time.
3. Roof Inspection
At the very least, your roof needs an annual inspection. Even small leaks or missing shingles can cause big problems like water damage, mould, mildew and more.
4. Efficient Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
These vital safety devices should always be in good working condition. Put them in test mode and make sure they’re all functioning properly. Batteries will usually need to be replaced every six months to a year.
5. Check the Water Heater
Make sure your water heater is operating effectively and efficiently. You might also want to flush the system to remove any sediment that may be at the bottom of the tank.
It won’t take long to check these tasks off your list, and the payoff is well worth the effort.
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