- Check for soil settlement at the foundation; fill where necessary to maintain positive slope for water to drain away from the foundation
- Drain exterior water lines and hoses; store hoses and close interior valve to outdoor hose connection
- Check door and window weather-stripping; replace if necessary
- Shut off power and cover outside air-conditioning unit
- Inspect roof and associated exterior finishes and repair if necessary
- Check eavestroughs and downspouts for obstructions and ensure water flows away from your foundation
- Check self-closing doors between your garage and home for proper operation
- Check the tele-posts to make sure they are sufficiently supporting the beam. If you notice a gap, adjust as required.
- Ensure sump pump is operating properly and discharging water away from the foundation
- Change a/c filter, furnace filter and clean Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) filters, over the range hood filter (if applicable)
- Test your furnace to ensure the furnace is operating properly
- Check ductwork joints leading to and from your heating system – make sure they are sealed
- Change furnace filter and clean Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) filters, over the range hood filter (if applicable)
- Check basement floor drain to make sure the trap contains water; refill if necessary
- Drain sediment from hot water tank, if applicable
- Monitor home’s humidity and condensation; avoid excessively high humidity levels. Use a dehumidifier to maintain appropriate humidity levels, if necessary
- Remove grilles from forced-air systems and vacuum inside the ducts (supply & return)
- Test carbon monoxide and smoke detector
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