Winter Home Maintenance Checklist 

Winterizing your home is a very important process for homeowners! We want to ensure you and your home are properly prepared for the winter months; use our winter home maintenance checklist to properly prep your home for the season.

1. Make sure your heating system is functioning properly:
   1. Have a professional inspect your system once a year
   2. Change filters quarterly (every 3 months)
   3.  Make sure any outdoor units are clear of debris and nothing is blocking any of the intakes
   4. If there are seasonal switch overs, like a humidifier, make sure it’s calibrated and turned on

1. Clean out your gutters & downspouts:
   1. Make sure gutters and downspouts are free from debris, such as, leaves and sticks so any snow melting in the spring can drain adequately

1. Hose & Hose Bibs
   1. Drain all hoses, unhook them, and store them in a garage or garden shed for the winter
   2. Shut off all exterior water to prevent pipes freezing; like hose bibs

1. Store Seasonal Outdoor Items
   1. Store or cover any patio furniture
   2. Put away all garden tools and garden decorations
   3. Plant pots should be cleaned out and covered

1. Stock up on Salt, Sand, or Gravel
   1. Whichever you like to use on icy driveways/pathways, make sure you stock up. You never know when the first slippery day will be and it’s better to be prepared