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Seasonal Homecare Tips
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- Remove any ice and snow build-up on roof and gutters to prevent ice damming
- Change filter on heater
- Keep window weep holes clear of dirt and debris and lubricate as needed
- Lubricate garage door pulleys and rollers
- Keep drains/inlets clear from debris and leaves
- In early spring, weed and feed lawns with a pre-emergent mix
- Open hose bib lines when danger of freezing temperatures is gone
- Change filter on heater
- When temperature is warm enough, run air conditioner to ensure it functions properly
- Check condensate pump line to ensure it's cleaned out and connected, and that the pump is plugged in
- Keep window weep holes clear of dirt and debris and lubricate as needed
- Keep sliding door tracks free of dirt and debris and treat with a wax-based furniture polish
- Check and clean smoke detector and carbon monoxide batteries
- Re-install screens if they were removed
- Water lawns in accordance with township watering ordinances
- Change filter on air handler (heater)
- Ensure gutters and drains/inlets are free of leaves and debris
- Keep window weep holes free of dirt and debris and lubricate as needed
- Lubricate garage door pulleys and rollers
- Fertilize grounds with drought resistant mix with grub inhibitors
- Remove and store all screens
- Change filter on heater
- Winterize hose bib lines by removing hoses from the faucets
- Keep window weep holes free of dirt and debris and lubricate as needed
- Ensure gutters and drains/inlets are free of leaves and debris
- Keep sliding door tracks free of dirt and debris and treat with a wax-based furniture polish
- Winterize irrigation systems, where applicable
- Lubricate garage door pulleys and rollers
- Check and clean smoke detector and carbon monoxide batteries
- Fertilize lawn with winter mix
- Disconnect dryer hose and vacuum it out into the wall vent as far as possible
- Maintain caulking and grouting in all areas to avoid water damage in windows, tubs, toilets, sinks, etc.
- Clean condensate pump and drain line (located by the air handler unit) to keep it from clogging
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