​Spring

• Check for any damages on your roof

• Check the fascia and trims for deterioration

• Have an HVAC professional inspect and maintain your systems

• Check your water heater for leaks or rust

• Clean gutters and insulate the attic appropriately

• Clean your kitchen exhaust hood and air filter

• Check shut-off valves at all plumbing fixtures to make sure they work

• Test all AFCI and GFCI devices

• Clean dryer exhaust and damper

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Summer

• Check kids playing equipment

• Check your wood deck or concrete patio for deterioration

• Check the nightlights at the top and bottom of all stairs

• Check exterior siding

• Check all window and door locks

• Check your home for water leaks

• Check the water hoses on the clothes washer, refrigerator icemaker and dishwasher for cracks and bubbles

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Fall

• Check your home for water leaks 

• Have a heating professional check your heating system every year

• Protect your home from frozen pipes 

• Run all gas-powered lawn equipment until the fuel is gone 

• Test your emergency generator 

• Have a certified chimney sweep inspect and clean the flues and check your fireplace damper 

• Remove bird nests from chimney flues and outdoor electrical fixtures 

• Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms 

• Make sure the caulking around doors and windows is adequate to reduce heat/cooling loss 

• Make sure that the caulking around your bathroom fixtures is adequate to prevent water from seeping into the sub-flooring

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Winter

• Clean the gutters and downspouts 

• Confirm firewood at least 20 feet away from your home 

• Remove screens from windows and install storm windows 

• Familiarize responsible family members with the gas main valve and other appliance valves 

• Clean the clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper and space under the dryer 

• Make sure all electrical holiday decorations have tight connections 

• Clean the kitchen exhaust hood and air filter 

• Check the water hoses on the clothes washer, refrigerator icemaker and dishwasher for cracks and bubbles 

• Check your water heater 

• Test all AFCI and GFCI devices

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