Re-Print from Farmers Insurance
Happy Spring!
After a long winter for much of the country, warmer weather is a welcome change. As winter slowly loses her grip, it’s time to think about getting your home ready for spring. Here is a checklist that may help you prepare your indoor and outdoor areas for the change of season:
- Indoor maintenance
- Furnace filter — A dirty filter can lower the efficiency of your home’s heating/cooling system so clean or replace as needed.
- Air conditioning — Test your system before you need it.
- Caulking — Check for leaks around all doors and windows. Also check seals around bathroom fixtures to avoid water damage.
- Smoke and fire alarms — Clean, check batteries and test.
- Carbon Monoxide detector - Install if you don't have one yet, check batteries if you do.
- Carpets — Deep clean all carpets.
- Outdoor Maintenance
- Check/clean roof — Look for missing, cracked or broken tiles/shingles. For safety reasons, you may want to consider hiring a qualified professional to take care of any repair work.
- Clean rain gutters - Dead leafs can dry and become a fire hazard.
- Check driveway and sidewalk — Seal cracks in driveway or any concrete.
- Check garden hoses and hose faucet — Look for dry rot and inspect hose faucets for possible freeze damage.
- Check/clean outdoor grills and tanks — Use soapy water to rinse all outside grill surfaces and grill cleaner for grates and inside of grill. Check gas tank for rust and replace if necessary.
