Here are some seasonal maintenance tips we’ve picked out to help you best care for your Brookfield home.

Spring Tips

Replace or clean your furnace filter to maximize the efficiency of the heating/cooling system
Clean your kitchen exhaust hood and air filter
Check your electrical system and protect all your electrical appliances from power surges
     and lightning
Inspect your air conditioning system
Repair any roof or exterior damage incurred throughout the winter
Check your water heater for leaks and proper venting
Fix any frost or seasonal damage on driveways , walks, decks or concrete patios
Clean your gutters and downspouts
Replace all extension cords that are brittle, worn, or damaged
Get your lawn ready for spring by removing loose weeds

Summer Tips

Protect your home if you are taking a vacation during the summer months
Install working night lights at the top and bottom of all stairs
Secure all window and door locks
Make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are in working order
Check your home for water leaks
Check the water hoses on the clothes washer, refrigerator icemaker, and dishwasher.
Drain your water heater to remove built-up sediment
Clean the clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper, and space under the dryer
Clean out wood-burning fireplaces
Check and clean septic systems

Fall Tips

Make sure the caulking around doors and windows is adequate to reduce heating/cooling
     costs
Your bathroom fixtures are adequate to prevent water from seeping into the sub-flooring
Check your home for water leaks
Review your fire escape plan with your family
Have a heating and chimney professional inspect your systems
Protect your home from frozen pipes
Empty gasoline powered lawn equipment
Test your emergency generator
Remove bird nests from chimney flues and outdoor electrical fixtures
Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Ready landscaping for winter

Winter Tips

Remove screens from windows and install storm windows
Clean out gutters and downspouts
Insulate pipes in your home's crawl spaces and attic
Store firewood away from your home
Familiarize responsible family members with the gas main valve and other appliance shutoff
     valves
Make sure all electrical holiday decorations have tight connections
Check the attic for adequate ventilation
Test all ground-fault-circuit-interrupter (GFCI ) type outlets
Lubricate interior door hinges