What Maintenance Should I Do This Fall?

Cooler nights are upon us already. Take advantage of the days between Summer adventures and raking leaves to perform a bit of routine maintenance. These tasks can give you peace of mind as winter weather hits.

1. Tune up your furnace

Replace the furnace filter, check your thermal coupler and vacuum out the dust. If there is a humidifier attached to it perform maintenance on that as well.

2. Batteries

Change the batteries in your smoke detectors, CO2 detectors and better check the fire extinguisher too.

3. Water

Store hoses, turn off outdoor water supplies and direct drainage away from the house.

4. Chimney

Have your chimney and fireplace inspected and swept. Make sure the damper is working.

5. Roof

Inspect your roof for any damages and repair them as needed.

6. Gutters

While you are working on roof repairs check the gutters and clean out leaves and sticks while you’re up there.

7. Windows

If you put plastic up to cover your windows to save on heating cost now would be a good time to get them covered.

8. Lawn Mowers and Snow Blowers

Now is a good time to prep your lawn mower for storage and prime the snow blower for that Michigan Winter.

9. Snowbirds

If you head south to avoid the cold as you winterize your home, remember to forward your mail, stop the newspaper subscription and ask a good friend or neighbor to keep an eye on your home while you’re away.

10. Insurance

Do you need to put any toys or cars in storage? Make sure to contact your insurance agent about storage coverage. You might save a little bit of money.

We hope these 10 recommendations for Fall maintenance help steer you in the right direction as you prepare for another Michigan Winter.

Karlee Miller

Creative Administrator

&

Christina Jarvis

Customer Service Rep.

www.michiganinsurancegroup.com