{"id":5797,"date":"2019-10-25T09:34:37","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T13:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/?p=5797"},"modified":"2019-10-25T09:34:46","modified_gmt":"2019-10-25T13:34:46","slug":"fall-home-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/25\/fall-home-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall Home Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you feel that your always doing maintenance on your home, you\u2019re not alone.\u00a0 But the truth is that homes require regular <\/a>maintenance.\u00a0 Fall is here and time to get to work.\u00a0 Fall home maintenance can help your home keep you comfortable, dry and healthy.\u00a0 Because of the temperature changes and potential for severe weather, the fall is an opportune time to check your roof, gutters, furnace, and chimney.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most don\u2019t realize that hurricane <\/a>season goes on through the end of November, which means we could experience sever weather events beyond Thanksgiving.\u00a0 Don\u2019t wait until a storm arrives, check your roof to make sure you stay dry this season.\u00a0 Although today\u2019s commonly used roofing materials are meant to last twenty-five to fifty years, it doesn\u2019t mean that it is maintenance free.\u00a0 Even if your roof was replaced recently, it\u2019s a good idea to have a licensed roofer inspect it for lifting, broken, or missing shingles.\u00a0 The roofer should also inspect for loose or missing flashing and damaged ridge vents.\u00a0 To prolong the roof\u2019s life, any damage should be repaired immediately.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trees shed their leaves during the fall, and\nlots of leaves end up in the gutters and downspouts.  Gutters and downspouts are designed to carry\nwater away from your home to prevent water penetration in your basement.  If the gutters and downspouts are clogged,\nthe system becomes inefficient or doesn\u2019t work at all.  Many home owners clean the gutters without\nchecking the downspouts.  A clogged downspout\nwill essentially make a clean gutter ineffective.  Additionally, gutters can become loose over\ntime and won\u2019t function as intended. \nClogged and\/or damaged gutters and downspouts should also be repaired\nimmediately.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because temperatures tend to get colder during the fall<\/a>, it\u2019s recommended to have your furnace inspected and cleaned by a licensed HVAC technician.\u00a0 The purpose of the fall inspection is to ensure the furnace is operating safely and efficiently.\u00a0 A well-maintained furnace can help it last beyond the average life expectancy.\u00a0 Cleaning and testing the furnace components (such as the blower, ignition, and electronics) as well as replacing filters will help increase the system\u2019s efficiency.\u00a0 Furnaces are becoming increasingly complex machines that require specialized training to inspect and repair.\u00a0 Even furnace air filters can be difficult to replace in newer models (some filters are only available from the manufacturer).\u00a0 If your furnace uses a combustible fuel (such as natural gas, oil, propane, etc), test your home\u2019s carbon monoxide detectors.\u00a0 CO detectors have a limited life span and must be replaced if not working properly.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your home has a fireplace, schedule a chimney\ninspection before the evening temperatures get colder.  Because proper fireplace and chimney\noperation is a health and safety matter, don\u2019t put it off.  Regardless if your fireplace is wood or gas\nburning, regular maintenance requires an inspection and cleaning.  Any repairs should be completed prior to\nusage.  The chimney should also be\ninspected, cleaned and repaired as necessary by a qualified licensed contractor.  A well-maintained fireplace and chimney will\nhelp properly vent CO out of the home, and can prevent a chimney fire.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many home owners put off fall home maintenance because it\u2019s tedious.  To save time, many home owners are hiring a \u201cHome Service Company\u201d that manages seasonal home maintenance.  Some maintenance programs are essentially \u201cbundled\u201d handyman services.  However, before hiring a home service company for your fall maintenance, check that they have properly licensed service techs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Original article is published at https:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/25\/fall-home-maintenance\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Dan Krell
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If you feel that your always doing maintenance on your home, you\u2019re not alone.\u00a0 But the truth is that homes require regular maintenance.\u00a0 Fall is here and time to get to work.\u00a0 Fall home maintenance can help your home keep you comfortable, dry and healthy.\u00a0 Because of the temperature changes and potential for severe weather, … <\/p>\n

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