Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

By MSM Luxury Estates

September 22, 2017

As the summer heat slowly fades, fall is the perfect time to give your home the attention it needs.

Luckily, California Homeowners are blessed with a quite comfortably warm and cozy winter, and there is less to worry about while preparing your home for the cold weather. However, it’s still a perfect opportunity to accomplish all you need before shorter days make outdoor work more difficult. Gathered is a Fall To-Do List before you get busy with the holiday season.

It’s time for a filter change.

After your AC has been working on over-drive cooling your home during this summer’s heat wave, it’s now a great time to return the favor with some TLC. It is recommended to replace the HVAC air filters regularly – in spring time and during the fall. You may want to change it more often if you have pets or other variables. If replacing the air filters has not made your list of things to do in a while – it’s a great time to do it now!

Inspect your furnace.

Professionals say the majority of service calls HVAC companies receive are due to improper maintenance. It’s a perfect time to schedule furnace inspection and tune-up to avoid failure in the future.

Check outdoor lights and replace bulbs.

As we all know, winter days get shorter and we start relying more on exterior lighting that not only creates a peaceful ambiance, but also provides safety. Test the lights on the front porch and in your back yard, on the garage and in the landscape. Some bulbs might need to be replaced – it’s a great time to do it now.

Clean the fireplace and chimney.

Remove any ash and clean the chimney flue. If you love cozy winter nights by the fireplace, we recommend you give your fireplace proper cleaning and conduct the necessary maintenance

Roof and rain gutters maintenance.

Even though California is not famous for being a rainy state, it’s still a good idea to clean gutters in the fall. In case it does rain – you don’t want the gutters to get clogged. Get rid of any debris that might have collected. Also, if your roof has signs of damage or leaks, it’s time to take care of the problem – hire a professional to do so for better results and protection.