Winter is Coming!
/As we approach the cooler months, it is advisable to knock out some winter home maintenance items around your house for both ongoing upkeep and safety!
We have been enjoying the hot summer months and a few brisk days of Fall (Florida does not participate much in Fall, sadly), these tasks can ensure your home is ready for the cozier, cooler days that we see in Florida.
Have your HVAC Serviced/Heat System Tune Up
Contact a professional HVAC technician to conduct a proactive servicing to ensure the heat part of your system is in good condition and no proceeding flags of a failing part is looming.
Fireplace/Chimney Cleaning
While many don’t utilize their fireplace or even have one in Florida, if you do, and intend to possibly utilize it this upcoming winter, it is recommended to get it cleaned prior to use, especially if you possibly purchased the home not too long ago!
Check your Smoke Detectors
Ensure your alarms are updated, fresh batteries, and are all in working order in case of an emergency!
Tree Clean Up
If you are located near a bunch of trees it is advisable to have your gutters cleaned after the leaves are don’t falling. This is also a Spring item.
Window and Door Maintenance
Check your window and doors for loose/torn weather-stripping and ensure there are no areas needing a fresh seam of caulk to keep air drafts out. You don’t want the heat escaping!
Ceiling Fan Direction
Don't Forget - When utilizing the heating system, it is advisable to have the ceiling fan rotate in the clockwise direction. This helps create an update that helps push warm air back down into the room.
Lastly, on those really cold days or weeks, consider covering or storing your outdoor furniture. Wicker, plastic, and wood furniture can take a beating in the cooler weather. To help make them last longer, bringing them into an area such as a garage or placing a cover on them, can help extend their life expectancy while keeping them fresh and ready to break back out come Spring!
