Posted on
December 9, 2020
by
Dean Birks
- Check and clean or replace furnace air filters each month during the heating season. Ventilation systems, such as heat recovery ventilator filters, should be checked every two months
- After consulting your hot water tank owner’s manual, drain off a dishpan full of water from the clean-out valve at the bottom of your hot water tank to control sediment and maintain efficiency
- Clean your humidifier two or three times during the winter season
- Vacuum bathroom fan grills to ensure proper ventilation
- Vacuum fire and smoke detectors, as dust or spiderwebs can prevent them from functioning
- Vacuum radiator grills on the back of refrigerators and freezers, and empty and clean drip trays
- Check gauges on all fire extinguishers, and recharge or replace as necessary
- Check fire escape routes, door and window locks and hardware, and lighting around the home’s exterior. Ensure your family has good security habits
- Check the basement floor drain to ensure the trap contains water. Refill with...