The first cold of autumn is already in the air when the trees take off their summer clothes. In addition to being incredibly poetic, the fall season is a reminder that winter is a few months away. For some, it means food prep (pickles and meat for the winter) and possibly some wardrobe checks. However, all homeowners know that fall means house maintenance and repairs to make sure everything goes smoothly when the snow is thick outside.
If you're new to this fall maintenance thing, we've put together a five-step guide to help you with it.
# 1: Check the water heater installation
Most heating systems use water to keep the house warm and roasted while the winter is outside. And the heart of every heating system is the water heater – a complex system that has to be constantly serviced and serviced in old age. To make sure you don't run out of heat in the middle of winter, check for any signs of problems. For example a Water heater leaking from above can cause water damage, but it can also affect the efficiency of your system. If this is not enabled, you could end up with huge utility bills and a cold house.
# 2: doors & windows
To make the heating system more efficient, check the frame or structure of your doors and windows for gaps. If there is a draft, cold air can enter, which can lead to uncomfortable situations. Use weather strip or sealant to seal the frame and keep winter outside where it belongs. If that doesn't help, consider replacing the problematic windows and doors. That way, you don't have to add extra layers to your layers Winter bedroom bedding.
# 3: check drainage systems
Start from top to bottom and check the gutters (they should be free of dirt, leaves, or cracks), pipes, and main drainage. All filters should be new or fairly new to get you through the winter. Also, make sure the water doesn't pool around the foundation of the house. Once the soil has settled, lower areas can emerge that encourage the water to sit in puddles, which can saturate the soil. In this case, if the temperatures drop below zero and the water in the ground freezes, the foundation will be affected. Overall, it's important to make sure that all of the water is driven away from the home.
# 4: check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Winter is the time of year when we use heating systems to keep the inside warmer than the outside. Unfortunately, it also means an increase in fires and carbon monoxide poisoning caused by improperly maintained heating systems. Indeed that US Fire Administration issued a statement that heating systems are the cause of around 27% of fires in winter. To make sure your home is prepared for the worst, check out smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. This means that you need to change the batteries and check that they are working properly.
# 5: clean the chimney and fireplace
The fireplace is a fantastic addition to any home and is the ideal place in the house to meet up with family and sip hot chocolate. In addition, this is the ideal landing spot for Santa Claus when he brings the presents! However, if you plan to use it for heating or even lighting a fire, you should make sure that both the fireplace and the fireplace are clean and in working order. If you do not use the chimney (in spring, summer and autumn) there is a risk that birds will build nests inside. In addition, cobwebs can collect dust and dirt or other living things can clog them with their food storage for the winter. In this case, the fireplace and fireplace cannot be safely used for heating. Therefore, before the first snowfall, ask a specialist to do a check.
Wrap up
Home is our Sanctum Sanctorum, the temple where we enjoy happy moments with family, raise our children and learn to relax and embrace life. But it's also the only place we can let go of our guard and feel safe. However, in order to provide you with all of this, a home also needs love and care. So make sure you have the right services and repairs in every season of the year.
