Fall Tips Maintenance
Check all window and door locks for proper operation.
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Wood-burning stove connector pipes and chimneys should be inspected by a certified chimney sweep at least annually. Replace your furnace filter. Furnace filters need to be replaced frequently to allow your heating and cooling systems to operate properly. Run all gas-powered lawn equipment until the fuel tank is empty. By doing this, you are removing flammable liquid storage from your garage. At the same time, make sure you aren't storing dirty, oily rags in a pile. They can ignite spontaneously. Test your emergency generator. Have a certified chimney sweep inspect and clean the flues and check your fireplace damper. Soot and creosote, which build up inside the chimney, can ignite when a fire is lit in the fireplace. Remove bird nests from chimney flues and outdoor electrical fixtures. Bird nests on top of light fixtures are a fire hazard. Bird nests in chimney flues can prevent a proper venting of combustion gases and can catch fire from sparks. You should exercise great caution when working on your roof or consider hiring a qualified professional to take care of any work that needs to be done. Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Make sure the caulking around doors and windows is adequate to reduce heat/cooling loss. Check glazing for loose or missing putty or glazing compound. This will also help reduce water damage to the windows and door frames. Make sure that the caulking around your bathroom fixtures is adequate to prevent water from seeping into the sub-flooring. Check for cracked or missing caulk around the base of your toilet, bath tub, and bathroom cabinets. Floor damage can be prevented by properly sealing the gaps between your bathroom fixtures and flooring material.
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