14 Dec WINTER HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

Winter is almost here! Keeping up with home maintenance and showing your home a little TLC is important! We put together a helpful Winter Home Maintenance Checklist:

• Inspect Your Bathrooms- Check the grout and seals in your bathrooms and repair any problems that you come across

• Clean Your Showerhead(s)- Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for properly cleaning your showerhead(s) to remove buildup

• Vacuum Your Refrigerator Coils- get behind your refrigerator and vacuum the coils to get rid of dirt and dust that has accumulated, or hire a professional company to come out to move your refrigerator and clean behind it

• Clean Kitchen Exhaust Hood and Filter- follow the manufacturer’s instructions for how to properly clean your kitchen exhaust hood and filter or hire a professional to come take care of this maintenance. You will probably be using your stove and oven a lot more during the holidays

• Service Your Generator- if you have a portable or a built-in generator it is a good idea to power it on a few times a year and you should have it serviced at least once a year (even if you never use it)

• Clear Gutters and Downspouts- clear debris from gutter downspouts to make sure water is directed away from your home’s foundation

• Reverse Your Ceiling Fan Direction- switch your ceiling fans to clockwise, at a low speed, this helps force warm air from your ceiling back down

• Clean Your Air Vents and Dryer Vent- dust, dirt and debris gathers in your air vents and this can cause your HVAC system to work less efficiently. vacuum your air vents and clean out your dryer vent to help make sure these items are working properly

• Check Your Water Heater- check your water heater for pressure issues and/or leaks. You might want to hire a professional to come out to handle this maintenance item for you

• Clean Your Dishwasher Screen- follow the manufacturer’s instruction on how to clean your dishwasher screen. this helps to get rid of trapped food particles that can block the water flow and affect your dishwasher’s efficiency

• Dehumidify Your Home- keeping your home’s humidity around 30-50% consistently (year-round) can help prevent mold and dust mites from growing in your home

Learn more about routine home maintenance at the National Association of Home Builders.

Preventative home maintenance is an essential part of owning a home. When you clean up and take care of your home it shows… and you will save money on costly repairs in the long run!

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