At Absolute Home Comfort, we are proud to be given the opportunity to take care of your home’s more technical needs and maintenance requirements.  As a home owner, at times your list of things to do and responsibilities to maintain your home can be overwhelming and we understand the challenges you face.  We took some time to compile a brief, but important list of common tasks you can do to help you be better prepared, save money, and protect your home from the up coming seasons we New Englander’s are all too familiar with.

GENERAL:

•  Clean gutters and down spouts.
•  Inspect foundation and exterior walls for signs of water damage, flaking and/or discolored paint and pest infiltration (cracks, holes, nests, etc.).
•  Check all exterior faucets for leaking or corrosion (shut off in the fall).
•  Close all storm windows in the fall and check for drafts.
•  Inspect exhaust vents and chimney for leaves and bird nesting.
•  Check roof for loose or missing shingles.

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING:

•  Change batteries in thermostat.
•  Change air filters.
•  Clear any vegetation from around
  condensing unit.
•  Close by-pass damper @ humidifier (if applicable).
•  Open by-pass damper @ de-humidifier and clean filter (if applicable).

WARM AIR FURNACE:

•  Change batteries in thermostat.
•  Change air filters.
•  Clear any vegetation from around heat pump (if applicable).
•  Open by-pass damper @ humidifier and change water panel (if applicable).
•  Close by-pass damper @ de-humidifier (if applicable).

FORCED HOT WATER:

•  Closed system which requires an annual cleaning and inspection by a qualified technician.

STEAM SYSTEMS:

•  Open radiator valves throughout the interior.
•  Check water level while the system is cold.
•  Check all exposed plumbing for corrosion or rust.