- Gutters are clear of leaves and debris
- Outside Furnace Vent pipe clear of everything (mine was hidden in a bush)
- New Filters in the furnace (should replace monthly in winter)
- Has the boiler and or furnace been serviced? Do it now, not when it’s sub zero and not working!
- Reverse the direction of those ceiling fans and push warm air down (especially if you have vaulted ceilings)
- Are you set up to avoid ice dams? Do you have a snow rake and know where it is?
- Make sure windows are sealed up well, calk or reseal if needed.
- Put extensions on the downspouts to get water well away from the house.
- Sprinkler system and pool have been flushed out
- Lawn mower and gas powered garden tools have been drained of fuel and ready to store (high ethanol fuel doesn’t keep and causes havoc in spring) I learned that the hard way with my blower, weed whacker and chain saw this year.
- Chimney has been swept and inspected
- The snow blower has been fired up, and tested already.
- If you get a draft from under doors, make sure you have a towel or even an under door sealer.
- Stock up on Firewood, heating oil, natural gas and Scotch
