Service Maintenance & Reminders
Spring
- Test smoke alarms and change batteries every 6 months
- Test and reset GFI outlets inside and outside of house
- Change furnace filter
- Operate air conditioning system if Required, and service if needed
- Turn Humidifier to Summer
- Drain Water heater to remove sediment from the bottom of heater as per Manufactures instructions
- Inspect grout around tile floor and touch up as required
- Wash windows and screens, ensure Drainage holes on outside of windows clear of debris
- Check Garage overhead door tracks tighten bolts as required, Refer to manufacturers tips for adjustments and call professionals to service if required
- Clean gutters and ensure splash blocks are positioned to allow water to drain away from foundation
- Check perimeter of house for settling and fill as required to create positive drainage
Winter
- Test smoke alarms and change batteries every 6 months
- Change furnace filter.
- Test and reset GFI outlets inside and outside of house
- Turn Humidifier to Winter
- Shut down air conditioning system if Required, cover outside condensing unit
- adjust and replace weather stripping on all exterior doors as required.
- Check the fit of the door and make adjustments as needed
- Shut outside water taps off, shut valve off supplying water to outside faucets.
- Check Garage overhead door tracks tighten bolts as required, Refer to manufacturers tips for adjustments and call professionals to service if required
- Clean gutters and ensure splash blocks are positioned to allow water to drain away from foundation
- Check perimeter of house for settling and fill as required to create positive drainage
- after snow fall clear all snow from downspouts
- clean snow off concrete and avoid using De-icing agents with damaging salts on concrete
- Be sure to keep air intake and exhaust vents for high efficient furnaces clear of snow and ice through out winter season
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