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- Have your air conditioning system inspected by a professional contractor
- Check your water heater for leaks and corrosion
- Clean and/or replace your furnace filter
- Clean your gutters and downspouts
- Clean your clothes dryer exhaust duct, and space underneath the dryer
- Wash and clean the lint screen on your dryer to eliminate fabric softener build-up
- Check your outlets for frayed wires or loose fitting plugs
- Check your toilets, for erosion of plastic floater valves and pipe connections
- Clean and/or replace your furnace filter
- Check your washing machine hoses for cracks and bulges, and replace as necessary
- Clean your clothes dryer exhaust duct, and space underneath the dryer
- Wash and clean the lint screen on your dryer to eliminate fabric softener build-up
- Clean your garbage disposal using ice cubes, lemon juice, and running water for one minute
- Have your furnace cleaned and inspected by a qualified technician
- Clean and/or replace your furnace filter
- Check the caulking around your doors and windows for leaks
- Clean your clothes dryer exhaust duct, and space underneath the dryer
- Wash and clean the lint screen on your dryer to eliminate fabric softener build-up
- Check caulking around your showers, tubs, sinks, and toilet base and repair as necessary
- Replace the air filter
- Check for carbon monoxide leaks
- Turn off and drain all exterior water faucets
- Check your smoke alarm batteries and replace when necessary
- Clean your gutters and downspouts
- Check your chimney flue for obstructions
- Check that any exposed water or drain piping, particularly in your attics and crawl spaces, is insulated
