Home Maintenance Checklist For The Winter Months
December
o Check air ducts, remove covers & vacuum dust from vents
o If possible, carefully remove snow/ice from roof overhangs/vents
o Clean or replace furnace filer
o Check/clean heat recovery ventilator (HRV) wash or replace filter
o Check & reset ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) (e.g. exterior outlets, bathrooms or at main electrical panel)
o Test smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors

January
o Clean or replace furnace filter
o Check/clean heat recovery ventilator (HRV) wash or replace filter
o Check & ensure that air intakes, exhausts & meters are clear of snow
o If possible, carefully remove snow and ice from roof overhangs/vent
o Test smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors

February
o Clean or replace furnace filter
o Check/clean heat recovery ventilator (HRV) wash or replace filter
o Check &ensure that air intakes, exhausts & meters are clear of snow
o If possible, carefully remove snow/ice from roof overhangs/vents
o Check & reset ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) (e.g. exterior outlets, bathrooms or at main electrical panel)
o Test smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors