Well, Labor Day has come and gone and the streets are now dotted with school buses. It still feels warm outside but as we Minnesotans know, colder days are inevitable.
Get a jump start on taking care of some winter home maintenance items before the rush begins. Many businesses even have specials and promos for homeowners who schedule early. Here are a few maintenance items to consider:
Tune up your furnace. Do it now so you won’t feel the chill unexpectedly during a cold snap. Don’t forget to replace the filter so you start off the winter with a clean one.
Clean out your duct work. Hire someone to clean out ducts so that once you do turn on the furnace, you are not blowing dust and other particles around your home. Don’t forget your dryer vent! Make sure that lint and other particles are not obstructing the flow of air from your dryer to outdoors.
Tend to your chimney. If you have a wood burning fireplace make sure to schedule a chimney sweep. Regular cleaning will allow smoke from your fire to exit your home easily.
Clean range hood filter. A clean filter will allow for more efficient removal of smoke and oil from the air above your stove.
Change your humidifier filter. If you have a humidifier attached to your furnace, make sure that the filter is replaced so you will get the best performance from your unit as possible.
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