Spring Maintenance Tips for Your Home

• Replace your furnace filter.
• Clean the kitchen exhaust hood and air filter.
• Check your electrical system.
• Always have a multi-purpose fire extinguisher accessible.
• Make sure the light bulbs in all your fixtures are the correct wattage.
• Review your fire escape plan with your family.
• Consider installing a lightning protection system on your home.
• Protect all your electrical appliances from power surges and lightning.
• Have a professional air conditioning contractor inspect and maintain your system as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Check for damage to your roof.
• Run through a severe-weather drill with your family.
• Repair all cracked, broken or uneven driveways and walks to help provide a level walking surface.
• Protect your home from sewer or drain back-up losses.
• Check all the fascia and trim for deterioration.
• Check your water heater.
• Check the shutoff valve at each plumbing fixture to make sure they function.
• Clean clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper, and space under the dryer.
• Replace all extension cords that have become brittle, worn or damaged.
• Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Source: State Farm

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