Regular maintenance of household items will help keep expensive repairs costs minimal as well as help you save on utility bills. Here is a list of items to review in your Fall/Winter months:
-Check Roof for excessive summer wear -Clean chimney prior to first fall/winter burn -Clean outdoor furniture -Replace a/c filters -Call your HVAC technician for Fall Cleaning & Check-up -Drain outdoor hoses -Inspect and clean-out gutters -Call your pool specialist for Equipment Cleaning & Check-up -Clean out dryer vents -Replace Batteries on Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors -Check fire extinquisers, if you haven't had them checked or charged recently contact your local fire station for guidelines and recommendations -Clean window screens
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