Fall Home Maintenance Tips

With football season in full force, the days getting shorter, temperatures cooling down and leaves changing colors that only means one thing, fall is right around the corner. On September 23^rd autumn begins. As you prepare for the change in season, Halloween, Thanksgiving and other happenings during the next few months, Ence Homes suggests you keep these fall home maintenance tips for both inside and outside you new home in Mesquite, NV.

1. Do a full cleaning sweep of your fireplace. It’s recommended that you bring in a professional to inspect your fireplace and chimney if you plan on using it a lot.

2. Examine your gutters for debris. Getting rid of anything that doesn’t belong will help with water drainage and limit any standing water that can possibly freeze.

3. Check your roof out to make sure nothing is damaged and if there are any damages get them repaired.

4. Store your temperature susceptible materials, like your patio furniture, in a safe place.

5. Remove your garden hoses from outdoor spouts and drain it thoroughly as well as your outdoor faucets.

6. Test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors throughout your new home in Mesquite, NV and replace the batteries if necessary.

7. Dust the ceiling fans in your home. You’ll want to reverse the ceiling fans to have the warm air pushed down from the ceiling. This may help you save money on your heating bill.

8. Hire a HVAC technician to check out your heating system.

9. Look around your house for damaged window screens, broken or cracked glass and
air leaks that may be around your doors or windows.

10. Though it’s not springtime, do a fall cleaning of your new home in Mesquite, NV and don’t forget to remove hair from your shower, bathtubs and sink drains.

Following these fall home maintenance tips will help maintain your home throughout the fall and prepare it for the winter.