Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Prepare heating, drainage, exterior openings and emergency supplies before freezing weather arrives.

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Heat & alarms

Book furnace or heat-pump serviceReplace the HVAC filter if dueTest smoke and carbon-monoxide alarmsReview fireplace and chimney service records

Freeze protection

Disconnect and drain garden hosesClose and drain seasonal exterior water linesLocate the main water shutoffCheck pipe insulation in accessible unheated spaces

Weather shell

Clear accessible gutters after leaf fallInspect door sweeps and window weatherstrippingCheck exterior lighting before shorter daysStore or secure outdoor furniture and tools

TURN FINDINGS INTO A PLAN

Tools for your next step

Measure the affected area, compare a complete project scope or use safe first checks for a problem you found.

SIZERoom AC BTU CalculatorDocument room area and capacity before replacing equipment.Open →SAFE CHECKSFurnace Blowing Cold AirCheck thermostat, airflow and visible status feedback safely.Open →BUDGETRoof Replacement CostUnderstand what a complete weather-shell quote should include.Open →

SAFETY BOUNDARY

Inspect, plan and document

Do not service burners, chimneys, electrical equipment or high roofs yourself. Use certified technicians for combustion and fall-risk work.

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