System
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Check
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– Fire & Smoke Alarms
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Change batteries, vacuum to remove dust and test.
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– Carbon Monoxide Alarms
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Change batteries and test.
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– Roof and Gutters
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Avoid snow and ice damn buildup on roofs that have large overhangs.
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– Gutters
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Clean gutters to avoid clogs. Avoid puddling water against foundation at downspouts.
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– Exterior Spigots
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The water supply for exterior spigots should be turned off to avoid freezing.
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– Sump Pump
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Test sump pumps to make sure they remove water from the sump pit.
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– Steam Heat Boiler
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Check the boiler water level. Drain the sludge from the boiler tank every two weeks.
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– Electric Heaters
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Electric baseboard heaters must be kept clear in front to avoid fires.
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– Boilers & Furnaces
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Have your heating system serviced to help prevent unwanted breakdowns during winter.
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– Firewood
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Avoid storing firewood against home to help prevent mechanical damage to siding.
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– Window AC
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Cover or remove window AC units to help avoid cold drafts in home.
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– Air Filters
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Change furnace air filters.
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– Humidifiers
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Service the humidifier every two to three years. Water panels may need changing.
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– Bedrooms
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Move your bed’s headboard against an interior wall to avoid cold drafts from exterior walls and windows.
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– Extra Rooms
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Close off unused rooms and lower the temperature to reduce heating expenses.
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– Exterior Doors
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Repair gaps or "daylight" between doors and frames that may let in a draft of cold air.
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– Storm Windows
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Install or close storm windows on older homes for the best heating efficiency.
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– Snow Shovels
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Do you have snow shovels and salt? Go to the store when it’s not snowing to find some.*
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– Snow Blowers
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Check oil and start up the snow blower to make sure it runs OK before it snows.
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