Preparing Your Home For the Fall

Fall or Autumn is a very beautiful season, with all the beautiful colors and crisp cool nights.  Fall is also a reminder, that winter is just around the corner.  Just as the environment changes around us, we have to make changes to our home to prepare for the colder weather.  Sometimes it helps to make a checklist.

1. Keep warm- The low temperatures are coming, have a professional inspect your heating system. Replace all dirty filters and if you have a fireplace make sure all vents are clear in the chimney.
2. Seal the Cracks- Check for spacing around all the windows and doors of your home. 
3. Check Surroundings-  Replace any missing or damaged shingles to prevent further damage from rain and wind and stop leaks before they happen.  Inspect gutters for rust damage, also keep clear of debris, a clog can cause damage to the roof or trim of the house. 
4. Use Fans: Use the reverse switch on your fan to push down the warm air as it rises.
5. Hurricane Prep.- Always keep your fingers crossed and hope we don't experience a hurricane, but it is always good to be prepared.  Make sure windows and doors are ready for a storm an keep handy window boards.  Keep canned food, water and batteries or generators stocked in your home. 

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If you need any help preparing the plumbing in your home for the fall with tasks that include maintenance of hot water heater, exterior water, exposed pipes or anything of that nature Call New York Plumber & Sewer Rooter at 516-874-7937 or visit us online at http://www.nassaucountyplumbingandsewerrooter.com/.