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Health & Fitness

Fall Check List

Falcon HVAC, Local Business

Good morning, friends. Hope you are enjoying your Autumn so far.
We aren't going to have many more nice days out. So take advantage while you can. Following is a Fall Check List. It will help you get through Fall and be ready when Winter comes a knocking.
What do YOU do to get ready for Winter? Let us know!

Check List:

  • Get your mind in the gutters. Inspect and clean gutters and downspouts.
  • Button up your overcoat. Seal gaps and cracks around windows and doors with weather-stripping and caulk.
  • Get on top of roof problems. Inspect your roof for damaged or curled shingles, corroded flashing, or leaky vents.
  • Walk the walks (and drives). Take steps to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways, and steps.
  • Chill out. Drain and winterize outdoor faucets and irrigation systems.
  • Freshen your filter. Clean or replace dirty furnace filters.
  • Give your furnace a physical. Have a professional-like me!- inspect your heating system.
  • Gather round the hearth. Check fireplaces for soot or creosote build-up. Better yet, schedule a visit from a reputable chimney sweep.
  • Keep the humidifier humming. Clean the plates or pads to ensure efficient operation.
  • Head-off gas problems. If you have a gas-fired room heater, have it inspected by a pro. Also, perform any routine maintenance recommended by the maker.
  • Keep the wood fires burning brightly. Wood stoves are making a comeback. To avoid a deadly situation, be sure to inspect yours before firing it up.
  • Keep your family safe at home. A home safety check should be an annual ritual in every household. Test smoke and CO monitors, inspect (or install) fire extinguishers, review fire escape plans, and rid your home of old newspapers and other fire hazards.
  • It's good check list. Couple other things...

  • Go ahead and take advantage of the still mild weather by putting your Christmas or Holiday lights up. But...don't turn them on, ok? Please? At least until Thanksgiving.
  • Don't forget your patio furniture! Get it covered or in basement storage. Your grill, too.
  • There's Spring cleaning...and there's Fall cleaning. A good deep clean will help get your home ready for holiday festivities. Now is a perfect time to clean your oven, get the carpets, drapes, upholstery cleaned and refreshed. Give your windows a cleaning before sealing them before Jack Frost comes a knocking.
  • And that's all I got, friends. What about you? What do you do to get ready for Winter? Share!
  • Breathe Easy. Be Comfortable.
  • And have a great day, friends!
  • -Falcon-

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