Seasons
The work that runs on the calendar rather than on a service interval.
Autumn
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Service the heating before the first cold snap
September Needs a pro
Same logic as the AC in spring, and the first cold night is when everyone calls at once.
Book itClear the gutters once the leaves are down
NovemberDo this after the trees are bare, not during. Otherwise it's twice.
Test every smoke and CO detector
OctoberHeating season is carbon monoxide season. Check the date on the back too — the unit expires, not just the battery.
Chimney swept before the first fire
October Needs a proCreosote build-up is the cause of most chimney fires, and it's invisible from below.
Book itDisconnect hoses and shut the outdoor spigots
NovemberA hose left on is the most common single cause of a burst pipe.
Built from what's actually on your property — you won't be told to blow out an irrigation system you don't have, or sweep a chimney that isn't there.
