"You'll want to check all the HVAC vents and air ducts for dust and debris that built up over the summer. Your local HVAC company can help you do routine maintenance and cleaning before the fall season. Routine maintenance can help your heating system work more efficiently and cut down on any dust that contributes to household allergies . Make sure that you've moved anything flammable away from your heating system or heating vents."
"Prepare for winter by making sure that your plumbing systems are intact and operating properly. Check and test the pressure valves on your water heater for any leaks. To prevent your pipes from freezing, consider having a licensed plumber insulate pipes in the basement, garage, and attic spaces. You may want to disconnect and drain exterior plumbing to keep pipes from freezing. These include hoses, outdoor faucets, and sprinklers."
Fall requires preparing the home for colder weather by completing indoor and outdoor maintenance tasks. Inspect and service HVAC systems, clean vents and air ducts, remove flammable materials from around heaters, verify thermostat function, and consider installing a programmable thermostat to reduce energy costs. Check water heater pressure valves for leaks, insulate pipes in basements, garages, and attics, and disconnect and drain exterior hoses, faucets, and sprinklers to prevent freezing. Additional seasonal tasks include gutter cleaning, roof inspection, sealing drafts, checking insulation, testing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and preparing landscaping for storms.
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