Fall has arrived! The beautiful brilliant display of colors
along with the trees losing their leaves, reminds us that those
falling leaves will soon be replaced with falling snowflakes. It is
a great idea, while the weather is still pleasant, for homeowners
to complete Fall indoor maintenence. At Keystone Home Inspection we
understand how important home maintenance is to the longevity of
your investment. We decided to create a "Fall Indoor Home
Maintenence Checklist" to help you protect your investment. Listed
below are 10 tips to help guide the average homeowner in completing
their Fall maintenence.
- Always clean from top to bottom. Drapes can be vacuumed or
professionally cleaned. Window treatments can usually be laundered.
When those items are removed, you have perfect access to your
windows. Thoroughly clean windows and window sills.
- Replace light bulbs and clean light-diffusing bowls/globes
resting on your light fixtures.
- Vacuum baseboards and corners. Move your furniture pieces so
you can vacuum beneath and behind them. Also vacuum upholostered
furniture. However, if you choose to have your furniture or carpets
professionally cleaned, Fall is a great time. Professional cleaning
companies offer great deals to those who schedule early in the
season.
- Turn your mattresses end to end and front to back as this
equalizes wear.
- To put your family in a warm and cozy position for winter
slumber, clean mattress pads, pillows, duvets, blankets and
comforters.
- Inspect each appliance. Pull out fridge from the wall and clean
underneath and behind it. Vacuum the condensor coils to remove dust
and debris. If your fridge is equipped with bottom mounted coils,
use a long narrow brush to clean away dust and debris.
- Check dryer exhaust tube for lint build-up. Clean or replace,
as this has been a known cause of housefires. Also check the dryer
vent for debris or birds' nests.
- Inspect washer hoses for cracks, tears or bulges. It is a good
idea to replace your washer hoses every other year.
- Clean or replace furnace filters or humidifier elements before
the heating season begins. Changing furnace filters monthly will
maximize energy savings and increase indoor comfort during the
winter months.
- Schedule fall furnace inspections now! It is not a good idea to
wait until the weather turns cold to do this, as you may find
yourself in the cold!
Keystone Home Inspection is the premier professional home
inspecting company in Northeast, Ohio. We have full confidence that
if homeowners follow this Fall Indoor Home Maintenence Checklist,
they will find their home running in tip top shape through the
winter season and beyond. However, if our current or potential new
customers are in doubt or need expert advice, rest assured that we
are here to assist them.