HUD Articles
Preparing your home for winter!
November 27, 2018
Winter
December
☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
January
☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
February
☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
Quarterly
☐ Test smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
☐ Test garage door auto-reverse feature
☐ Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces
☐Check water softener, add salt if needed
Biannually
☐ Give your house a deep clean
☐Vacuum your refrigerator coils
Annually
☐ Regularly check for ice dams and icicles
☐ Test your electricity to the extent that you can
☐ Tighten any handles, knobs, racks, etc.
☐ Check all locks and deadbolts on your doors and windows
☐ Check caulking around showers and bathtubs; repair as needed
☐ Remove showerheads and clean sediment