Fall Maintenance Checklist
Outdoor Tasks:
- Rake leaves & shred to use as mulch.
- Check chimney & roof for cracks and damage.
- Inspect your trees & trim limbs that interfere with power lines or are too close to your home.
- Clear gutters of dead leaves & other debris.
- Store outdoor furniture & cushions.
- Remove hoses from spigots & drains. Store hoses and turn off outdoor water.
- Test snow blower & have it professionally serviced if necessary.
- Drain & turn off sprinkler system.
- Direct drainage away from your home.
- Stow your lawn mower.
Indoor Tasks:
- Test smoke & carbon monoxide detectors.
- Change batteries in all smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, & your thermostat, whether they’re “dead” or not.
- Check windows & doors for weather-tightness and install weather stripping where needed.
- Seal gaps where critters could enter.
- Have your furnace professionally inspected.
- Wash summer bedding & get out winter bedding.
- Swap out summer clothes & get out winter clothes.
- Replace air filters.
- Remove window A/C Units.