October’s Monthly Home Maintenance Checklist

 

1. Remove Exterior Hoses + Drain

 

• Remove and drain exterior hoses and drain pipes to ensure your pipes wont freeze and burst with freezing temperatures.

2. Winterize Your AC or Swap Coolers

• Winterize your air conditioner or swap cooler to make sure it’s ready to open up next summer without any hiccups. Clean, drain, and power off the unit.

3. Get a Furnace Tune-up

• Call a professional to get your furnace ready to go for the winter. A tune-up will include things like calibrating the thermostat, cleaning burners, replacing filters, tightening and cleaning electrical connections, and testing the pilot system.

4. Vacuum and Clean Furnace

• Before you turn the heater on, make sure to clean the unit inside of your home with a clean cloth to get rid of dust and dirt. Then open the unit (always turn it off first) and vacuum the inside.

5. Clean Your Microwave

 

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