Heating Systems - check and change the filters on your heating system - they need replacing as often as once a month and a minimum of twice a year! Changing the filters can make a big difference in the quality and efficiency of your system.
Generators - If you have a portable generator, it should be powered on every 3 months and serviced twice a year even if it is never used. Fuel and motor oil should be kept on hand in case of an emergency. Don’t let fuel sit stagnant in the tank too long as that can cause damage. Check regularly for corrosion and wear on the tank!
Dryer Vent - You might be surprised to learn that clothes dryers cause thousands of fires a year, with many fires occurring in fall and winter, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Lint backup is a major cause of these fires, and so your dryer vent should be inspected and cleaned at least once a year or more by an HVAC specialist.
Smoke alarms - According to the National Fire Protection Association, the batteries in your smoke detectors should be changed at least once a year. Nearly two-thirds of home fire deaths were in homes without working smoke detectors. Changing the batteries once a year is a small task that is well worth the time and effort to do!
There are dozens of more service and maintenance calls that can be added to this checklist. Although it seems tedious, you can save yourself lots of money and headaches in the future by regularly keeping up with the needs of your home!
