Now that Fall is here, it is time to think about preparing your new home near Grand Rapids, MI, for colder weather. Here are a few easy Fall home maintenance tips from Heartland Builders to help save you money during the approaching cold months.
1. 1. Change your filters. You should change the filters of your AC unit regularly, and definitely change the filter for your furnace before you start using it. Have your furnace serviced before you need to use it as well. Don’t forget to clean your air ducts while you are changing your filters so your heating system will work more efficiently and you can breathe cleaner air.
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1 2. Check for air leaks around doors and windows. Air leaks will cost you money when trying to heat your house for the winter. Check the weather stripping on doors leading outside and the caulking on windows. Re-caulk windows and replace the threshold gasket on doors if necessary. To check for air leaks, light an incense stick and wave it near your windows very slowly. If the flame flickers, then you have a small air leak in your window and you should repair it immediately.
3. Clean your gutters. Remove debris and unclog any backups. Make sure water drains properly away from your new home near Grand Rapids, MI. Clogged gutters can lead to many problems including wood rot and foundation damage. Think about installing gutter guards to prevent your gutters from clogging in the future.
4. Clean your fireplace. Clean your chimney and check to make sure your flue and damper are both working properly. Remove any old ashes and install or check your carbon monoxide detector.
5. Disconnect hoses and store seasonal furniture. Disconnecting your outdoor hoses before the first frost will prevent water from freezing and cracking or bursting your hose. Clean your seasonal furniture and store it for the cold months. Now is also a good time to reseed your lawn and prune trees and shrubs at your new home near Grand Rapids, MI.
3. Clean your gutters. Remove debris and unclog any backups. Make sure water drains properly away from your new home near Grand Rapids, MI. Clogged gutters can lead to many problems including wood rot and foundation damage. Think about installing gutter guards to prevent your gutters from clogging in the future.
4. Clean your fireplace. Clean your chimney and check to make sure your flue and damper are both working properly. Remove any old ashes and install or check your carbon monoxide detector.
5. Disconnect hoses and store seasonal furniture. Disconnecting your outdoor hoses before the first frost will prevent water from freezing and cracking or bursting your hose. Clean your seasonal furniture and store it for the cold months. Now is also a good time to reseed your lawn and prune trees and shrubs at your new home near Grand Rapids, MI.
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