Spring Home Maintenance

Spring is just around the corner! Now is the perfect time to prepare your home for the new season. Here's how!

• Replace your smoke alarm batteries and furnace filter
• Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
• Clean the kitchen exhaust hood and air filter
• Always have a multipurpose fire extinguisher accessible
• Make sure the light bulbs in all your fixtures are the correct wattage
• Review your fire escape plan with your family
• Protect all your electrical appliances from power surges and lightning
• Have a professional air conditioning contractor inspect and maintain your system as recommended by the manufacturer
• Check for damage to your roof and chimney
• Run through a severe weather drill with your family
• Repair all cracked, broken or uneven driveways and walks to help provide a level walking surface
• Check all the fascia and trim for deterioration
• Check the shutoff valve at each plumbing fixture to make sure they function
• Clean clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper, and space under the dryer
• Replace all extension cords that have become brittle, worn or damaged