Fall Maintenance Tips
Roof & Gutters
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- Check your roof for any broken or missing shingles and repair or replace shingles as needed
- Clean gutters and downspouts by clearing out any clogs that can cause water blockages, such as leaves, branches, sand, shingle debris, or weeds. Running a hose through the gutters will reveal if there are any clogs
- Repair any damaged gutter sections, and when rain gutters cannot be repaired, especially in the case with older gutters, it is a better to completely remove the rain gutter.
- If you notice any roof leaks, dampened walls, cracked foundation, and/or damaged landscaping near your home, you may have issues with your roof and/or rain gutter system that require a professional inspection
- Replace rain gutters, as needed, and consider installing gutter protectors to prevent debris from collecting
- Check all water drains and downspouts around your home to be sure proper water drainage away from your house
Heating System
- Schedule an annual HVAC Fall Tune-Up that includes changing your furnace filter to reduce undue stress on your heating system. Contact your local Heating and Air-Condition Company, home warranty company or local hardware store for a maintenance plan
- Consider replacing an older thermastat with a new programmable thermastat to turn your heater on only when you need it
Chimney Inspection
- According to SoCal Chimney Services, older homes, often have chimneys that are too short or without liners. They state that if the chimney has a liner, they’ll inspect it for cracks that could allow heat to escape and ignite combustible materials, like your roof trusses