Dan Wood, sales representative with Keller Williams Energy Real Estate Brokerage. Whitby, Ontario, Canada.
Spring tips for caring for your home:
Shut down and clean furnace humidifier, and close the furnace humidifier damper on units with central air conditioning.
Turn OFF gas furnace and fireplace pilot lights where possible.
Open valve to outside hose connection after all danger of frost has passed.
Ensure sump pump is operating properly before the spring thaw sets in. Ensure discharge pipe is connected and allows water to drain away from the foundation.
Check eaves troughs and downspouts for loose joints and secure attachment to your home, clear any obstructions, and ensure water flows away from your foundation.
Clear all drainage ditches and culverts of debris.