Fall Home Maintenance
As the weather cools, colder weather preparation starts. Performing maintenance on your New Jersey home now prevents you from being one of the many who are putting in service calls when winter finally rolls around.
Lawn Care
Any type of lawn issues should be addressed after temperatures have cooled, but before the first frost. Over seed and use topsoil to address any patchy areas of your lawn.
Appliances
Make it a point to remove any debris from your dishwasher trap on a monthly basis. Full traps will impact the efficiency of the appliance. Your oven’s exhaust hood has filters that require cleaning. Many of these filters can be placed in the dishwasher. Follow all manufacturer’s instructions for safe cleaning.
Detectors
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors rely on batteries in the case of power failure. Each spring and fall, typically during daylight savings time, switch out those batteries. Fire extinguishers located in the kitchen and garage can also be inspected at this time.
Basement Valves
Close and open the gas and water valves located in the basement. This helps extend their lifetimes and confirm operability.
Homeowners who follow these maintenance tips will save time and money by preventing costly repair service calls down the road. Seasonal upkeep will keep your New Jersey home healthy and beautiful year-round.
