Home Maintenance Program - FALL 2013
Good maintenance protects your investment, enhances comfort, extends life expectancies and reduces your costs. Here are some tips for FALL Maintenance:
Gutters - clean to extend the life of the gutters and keep the basement/crawlspace dry
Heating System - service before turning on to protect equipment
Gas Fireplace - service with other gas appliances; include fireplace in service plan
Outdoor hose bib - shut off unless they are frost free to prevent freezing damage to pipes
Hot water heating systems - lubricate the circulating pump as needed to extend it's life
Humidifier connected to furnace - turn on and open the water supply so that the humidifier will work in the heating season
Humidifiers and central air conditioners - open the damper on the humidifier bypass to allow the humidifier to work in the heating season
Electrical baseboard heaters - vacuum to remove dust to increase the efficiency and reduce the risk of fire
Sump pump - test to make sure it will operate when needed, to avoid flooding
Catch basins - test and clean out debris if needed - to make sure they will carry water away
Exterior vents - ensure vent flaps close properly to reduce heat loss and prevent pest entry
Good maintenance protects your investment, enhances comfort, extends life expectancies and reduces your costs. Here are some tips for FALL Maintenance:
Gutters - clean to extend the life of the gutters and keep the basement/crawlspace dry
Heating System - service before turning on to protect equipment
Gas Fireplace - service with other gas appliances; include fireplace in service plan
Outdoor hose bib - shut off unless they are frost free to prevent freezing damage to pipes
Hot water heating systems - lubricate the circulating pump as needed to extend it's life
Humidifier connected to furnace - turn on and open the water supply so that the humidifier will work in the heating season
Humidifiers and central air conditioners - open the damper on the humidifier bypass to allow the humidifier to work in the heating season
Electrical baseboard heaters - vacuum to remove dust to increase the efficiency and reduce the risk of fire
Sump pump - test to make sure it will operate when needed, to avoid flooding
Catch basins - test and clean out debris if needed - to make sure they will carry water away
Exterior vents - ensure vent flaps close properly to reduce heat loss and prevent pest entry