It seems like yesterday it was beach time, and now the leaves are starting to change, and it is time to get your home ready for fall. At the end of summer, the seasonal decorations and the inflatable pool are packed away for another year, and it’s time to get ready for autumn. Bring out the scarecrow and the mums for your front yard but getting your home ready for fall involves a lot more than that. At Steiner Insurance Group in Norman, OK, we want to help you to make sure that your home is safe for fall, and we have a few tips to get you there.
Start at the top
Fall is the right time to get your chimney cleaned. Dirty chimneys are a fire hazard, and if you plan on using your fireplace, make sure you do it safely. Your roof has a lot to deal with during the fall, with strong winds and rain. Ensure that your flashing is in good condition and you don’t have any missing or damaged shingles.
Windows and doors
A lot of heat is lost from ill-fitting windows and doors. A little caulk and weather stripping helps seal up any leaks that you may have.
Check the batteries
As the weather starts to cool down, people start spending more time inside. It’s the perfect time to check the batteries in your fire detectors and your carbon monoxide detector.
Furnace cleaning time
Nothing is worse than getting that first fall cold snap, turning up your heat, and nothing happens. Your furnace needs to be cleaned and service yearly, and doing it before you need to use it will save you from being cold and paying for an emergency visit from your HVAC people.
When it comes to getting your home ready for fall, we have given you plenty to work with. If it’s time to get your home insurance reevaluated, give Steiner Insurance Group in Norman, OK a call to set up an appointment for a free quote.
