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By DinaG | November 7, 2007
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The weather outside is changing, and now is the time to run a check of your home. Listed below is a simple FALL checklist of items to ensure your home is ready for winter.
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Replace heating and air conditioning filters and set your electric thermostats for winter weather |
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Fireplace? - Check to ensure gas light is working and flu is clean |
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Sprinkler system - drain the system to ensure water doesn’t freeze pipes, and change programming to ensure system is shut-off. |
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Windows - Check caulking to ensure water tight. Wood Windows?? - open and close all windows to ensure they don’t get “stuck” over time. |
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clean gutters of all debris, winter is typically the wet season in Atlanta. |
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repair any missing paint, shake or shingles. |
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check all hand rails and balusters to ensure tightly fit to structure. |
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check your dryer vents and clear of any debris. |
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check hoses on toilets and washer (both cold and hot) to ensure no leaks or replacement needed |
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cover outside water values after shutoff and drain of system |
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Topics: Atlanta-Georgia, Energy Savers, Home Sales |
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