New Home Care Guide

FALL /WINTER CHECKLIST (continued)...

HOME INTERIOR

• Adjust Registers for Ideal Temperature Balance • Ensure Return Air Vents are Unobstructed • Check Fire Extinguisher Charge Level (refill or replace as needed) • Clean Kitchen & Bath Exhaust Fan Filters (quarterly) • Clean Faucet & Shower Head Aerators (replace washers if needed) • Inspect Shower, Tub & Backsplash Caulking (re-caulk as needed) • Clean Dryer Vent of Lint and Debris • Inspect Exterior Door Threshold Contacts (adjust as needed)

• Inspect Weather Stripping (replace as needed) • Lubricate All Door Hinges with Silicone Spray • Fireplace? • Clean Kitchen and Bath Exhaust Fan Filters (quarterly)

• Clean Faucet and Shower Head Aerators (replace washers as needed) • Inspect Shower, Tub & Backsplash Caulking (re-caulk as needed) • Have Carpet Professionally Cleaned

MECHANICALS

• Change Batteries in Smoke Detectors • Clear Debris and Mineral Deposits from Water Heater • Test Furnace and Thermostat Operation • Clean Fresh Air Intake Screen • Test Alarm System (if applicable)