Fall Maintenance Tips 

* Check all window and door locks for proper operation
* Check your home for water leaks
* Review your fire escape plan with your family
* Make sure there are working nightlights at the top and bottom of all stairs
* Have a heating professional check your heating system every year
* Protect your home from frozen pipes
* Replace your furnace filter
* Run all gas-powered lawn equipment until the fuel is gone
* Test your emergency generator
* Have a certified chimney sweep inspect and clean the flues and check your fireplace damper
* Remove bird nests from chimney flues and outdoor electrical fixtures
* Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
* Make sure the caulking around doors and windows is adequate to reduce heat/cooling loss
* Make sure that the caulking around your bathroom fixtures is adequate to prevent water from seeping into the sub-flooring