The leaves are going to start changing and the temperatures are going to drop. This is the time to prepare your home for cold months ahead. Proper fall maintenance ensures that your home stays warm, efficient and safe throughout the winter we have four central tips every homeowners should tackle.
Clean and inspect your gutters
With falling leaves and debris, this can clog up your gutters, causing water to back up. This can lead to roof damage or even roof leaks. Clean the gutters and downspouts to ensure proper drainage.
Check in seal, drafty windows and doors
Drafts can increase your heating cost by letting cold air inside. Take the time to seal any gaps around your windows and doors with weatherstripping or caulking to maintain indoor warmth.
Service your furnace, change the filter
Your furnace works hard all winter so it’s essential to keep it running efficiently schedule a furnace inspection, and change the filter to ensure it ready for the cold months.
Inspect and trim the trees near your home
Overhang branches can cause damage during winter storms. Trim trees and removes dead branches to prevent them from falling at your house.
Taking care of these fall maintenance tasks, you’re protecting your home and saving on energy costs during the cold months. Simple preparation now and your home is ready for whatever winter throws its way.