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Annual
Winter
Maintenance
Tasks
§
Exterior
Maintenance
Tasks
§
Replace
your
window
screens
with
storm
windows
if
you
have
them.
If
you
do
not
have
storm
windows,
it’s
still
a
good
idea
to
remove
the
screens.
§
Drain
your
garden
hoses
and
store
them
in
the
garage
or a
covered
area.
§
Get
your
chimney
cleaned
if
you
rely
on a
fireplace
or a
woodstove
for
heat.
§
Identify
tree
hazards
that
could
pose
a
risk
to
your
home
or
safety
from
a
heavy
snow
load
or
strong
wind.
§
Place
a
screen
over
intake
vents
to
prevent
rodents
from
discovering
a
warm
place
to
call
home.
§
Clean
debris
from
flat
roofs
or
roof
valleys
where
leaves
can
collect
and
hold
moisture.
§
Store
patio
furniture
in
the
garage
or
garden
shed.
§
Interior
Maintenance
Tasks
§
Reverse
the
direction
of
ceiling
fans
to
force
warm
air
down
into
the
room.
§
Install
or
increase
attic
insulation
or
have
a
professional
inspection
if
you’re
concerned
about
heat
loss
through
the
roof.
§
Inspect
pipes
that
run
on
exterior
walls
for
proper
insulation
or
any
vulnerabilities
to
freezing.
§
Have
your
furnace
or
heating
system
professionally
inspected.
§
Check
batteries
in
smoke
detectors
and
carbon
monoxide
detectors.
§
Turn
off
water
valves
that
supply
water
to
hose
spigots
if
you
have
them.
§
Pour
a
few
gallons
of
water
in
your
sump
pit
to
make
sure
the
sump
pump
works
correctly.
§
Remove
and
store
any
window
mounted
AC
units.
§
If
your
HVAC
system
has
a
humidifier,
get
it
inspected
and
calibrated.
Make
sure
the
drain
line
is
clear.
On-Going
Winter
Maintenance
Tasks
§
Exterior
Tasks
§
Continue
to
monitor
the
roof
for
any
ice
dams
or
damage.
Icicles
hanging
from
your
roof
line
is
an
indication
of a
poorly
insulated
attic
and
a
potential
ice
damn
threat.
§
Keep
large
snowdrifts
from
piling
up
against
your
home.
§
Use
sand
or
gravel
on
walkways
for
traction.
Salt/ice-melt
is
also
effective
but
has
a
narrow
operating
temperature
range
and
isn’t
very
environmentally
friendly.
§
Keep
driveways
and
walkways
clear
of
snow
between
storms.
§
Interior
Tasks
§
Monitor
windows
and
doors
for
drafts.
§
During
deep
cold
spells
(less
than
15
degrees
for
more
than
24
hours)
keep
all
interior
doors
open
to
encourage
heat
circulation.
§
Replace
your
HVAC
air
filter
every
three
months.
Vin
Bagnaturo
SmartHome
Inspections
LLC
https://smarthomeinspections.net
vin@smarthomeinspections.net
201.600.7763
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