• Check air
ducts
• Check for and remove excessive snow and ice from the roof and
vents
• Clean furnace filter and heat recovery ventilator (HRV)
• Clean humidifier
• Check and resent ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
• Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
• Check exhaust fans
• Check furnace fan belt
• Check water heater
• Check eavestroughs and downspouts
• Clean furnace filter and HRV
• Clean humidifier
• Inspect basement or crawl spaces
• Check roof for loose or cracked shingles
• Check driveways and walks for frost damage
• Check water heater for leaks
• Turn on exterior water supply
• Plan landscaping to avoid soil settlement and water ponding
• Check and reset GFCI
• Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
• Inspect fences
• Check caulking for air and water leaks
• Lubricate weatherstripping
• Check exterior finishes
• Check windows and screens are operating properly
• Check septic system (if installed)
• Check attic
• Check sump pump (if installed)
• Remove snow and ice from overhang and vents
• Inspect and clean air conditioning
• Inspect driveways and walks
• Check roof
• Check sheds and garages
• Check sealing around windows and doors
• Check and clean septic system (if necessary)
• Fertilize lawn
• Check water heater for leaks
• Check and reset GFCI
• Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
• Air out damp basements on a dry, sunny day
• Check exhaust fans
• Inspect doors and locks
• Check exterior finishes
• Check garage door tracks and lubricate bearings
• Check caulking for air and water leaks
• Plant new lawn
• Check fireplace and chimney
• Check basement or crawl spaces
• Check and clean furnace filter, humidifier and HRV
• Check clothes dryer vent
• Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
• Check windows and screens
• Drain exterior water lines
• Check roof including shingles, flashing and vents
• Check weatherstripping
• Check sealing around windows and doors
• Check septic system
• Winterize landscaping and remove leaves
• Clean water heater
• Shut off exterior water supply
• Check eavestroughs and downspouts
• Check and reset GFCI
• Check attic
• Inspect floor drains to ensure trap is filled with water
• Check for condensation and humidity
