Checklist - Make sure everything is in working order during the cold months:

• Caulk windows and doors.
• Check the pressure on fire extinguishers.
• Clean and inspect children’s play areas and equipment.
• Clean and inspect gutters and canales.
• Clean the clothes dryer vent.
• Clean the humidifier/dehumidifier monthly.
• Clean the kitchen range hood and vent periodically.
• Change furnace filters monthly.
• Clean windows.
• Close storm windows.
• Cover the air conditioner loosely.
• Prune trees and shrubs.
• Inspect the chimney.
• Inspect the crawl space or basement.
• Inspect drainage and the foundation.
• Inspect the roof and flashing.
• Inspect siding, fascias, and soffits.
• Inspect faucets, sinks, and pipes for leaks.
• Insulate the pull-down attic staircase.
• Insulate the whole-house fan.
• Paint the house.
• Put away outdoor equipment.
• Replace humidifier wicks.
• Schedule an HVAC maintenance appointment.
• Seal coat asphalt driveways.
• Secure loose deck and porch boards.
• Test GFCIs monthly.
• Test smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector batteries.
• Treat roof for moss growth.
• Trip circuit breakers.
• Vacuum floor registers and return ducts.
• Weatherstrip doors.
• Winterize the irrigation system.
• Winterize the lawn mower.
• Disconnect exterior hoses.