House maintenance tips for winters
- Replace furnace filter
- Test smoke and carbon mono oxide alarms
- Check water heater for any leaks
- Clean exhaust fans in washrooms or kitchen
- Remove snow and ice from roof overhangs
- Check heat recovery ventilator if you have one in your home
- Prevent any drafts by sealing the windows and doors
- Turn off water valves that supply water to garden
- Place a screen over vents to prevent rodents to get into the property
- Get your chimney cleaned
- Clean gutters and downspouts before snow starts
- Remove and store windows air conditioners
- Store patio furniture