- Keep driveways, sidewalks, verandas and decks clear of ice/snow
- Monitor gas meters, gas appliance vents, exhaust vents and basement windows for snow/ice build-up
- Check electrical cords, plugs and outlets for all indoor and outdoor seasonal lights for fire safety
- Ensure the sump pump is operating properly and discharging water away from the foundation
- Change furnace filter and clean Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) filters if applicable
- Monitor the home’s humidity and condensation (ie: condensation on windows); avoid excessively high humidity levels. Use a dehumidifier to maintain appropriate humidity levels, if necessary
- Clean HRV intake hood located on the exterior of the home if applicable
- Run water through plumbing fixtures that are not used regularly to ensure that there is water in the trap.
- Test fire and smoke detectors
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