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FALL HOME MAINTENANCE
In many regions, fall is the perfect season to tackle general home maintenance projects because the weather is usually dry and temperatures are moderate. Before you start your seasonal home maintenance checklist, examine your home’s interior and exterior. Most of these tasks can be accomplished without the help of a professional, but it’s always better to be safe and call for assistance if a project is beyond your abilities.
Here are our seasonal home maintenance checklist recommendations for fall:
Prepare for cooler temperatures and falling leaves
Outside
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Clean gutters and downspouts. Make sure all drainage areas are not blocked by leaves and debris. Consider installing gutter guards to make the job a lot easier.
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Inspect your roof, or hire a licensed professional to examine your roof for wear and tear. If the shingles are curling, buckling or crackling, replace them. If you have a lot of damage, it's time to replace the entire roof. Also, check the flashing around skylights, pipes and chimneys. If you have any leaks or gaps, heavy snow and ice will find its way in.
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Run generator through a test cycle, tune up if needed.
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Check basement and crawl spaces for any cracks and moisture that needs to be sealed.
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Close or install storm windows.
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Remove hoses from spigots and drain and store indoors, coiled and flat.
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Store outdoor furniture and cushions.
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Test all outside floodlights and motion sensors.
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Use a screwdriver to prove the wood trim around windows, doors, railing and decks. Use caulk to fill the holes or completely replace the wood.
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To prevent exterior water pipes from bursting when the weather gets below freezing, turn off the valves to the exterior hose bibs. Run the water until the pipes are empty. Make sure all the water is drained from the pipes, if not; the water can freeze up and damage the pipes.
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Lower humidity and cooler (not yet cold) temperatures make fall a good time to paint the exterior of your home if desired.
Inside
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Check grout and silicone in bathtubs and showers and seal if needed.
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Have furnace professionally inspected
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Test sump pumps for proper operation. (check battery)
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Change the air filter for your furnace.
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Inspect ducts and decide if duct cleaning is needed before major allergies hit.
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Check indicator lights on all homes surge protectors.
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Test all home GFCI receptacles.
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Change any water filters for water quality.
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Test whole home generator for proper function.
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Test panel circuit breakers.
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Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors - Test batteries and age and replace if necessary.
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Clothes Dryer - Vacuum the lint from the ducts and surrounding areas.
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Refrigerator - Vacuum condenser coils to increase energy efficiency.
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We stand behind everything we do – these written guarantees were designed just for you.
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Whether it’s a repair or you are considering a new furnace or air conditioner, no one likes surprises. To make things as easy and as transparent as possible, most of our pricing is inclusive (parts & labor). Find comfort in your home and in your budget.
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If we’ve been in your home within 90 days and you’re still having the same problem, we will come look at it again with no additional trip charge. If you go ahead with a Technician’s professional repair recommendation, get Lifetime Repair Guarantee on that repair.
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No "lemon'" Guarantee
No one likes a dud. Manufacturer’s have admitted that 3% of new equipment may come with a defect. Should you heat exchanger or compressor fail with proper maintenances in the first 5 years, we will replace it free of charge.
The Unbeatable 15 year True Care Warranty
True Care was inspired by how we truly care. With the purchase of a premium furnace, get 15 years of parts & labour coverage, plus a free maintenance (including filter) every year, an upgraded air filtration system, wifi thermostat, exclusive discounts & priority booking – more.
Our Commitment to Honest Advertising
Donaldson Home Services Branding Philosophy
We, as a company of people, serving people, promote our brand and infuse it with our industry knowledge to bring integrity to the trades industry. We are Trades You Can Trust and thus make genuine statements in our advertising to inform the public of the options available on the market. The marketing that Donaldson does generates revenue for our company and the employees whose livelihood relies on the success of the business, and the marketing also serves as a way we as an organization, can continue to deliver our stellar client experience to others. By choosing to do business with Donaldson Home Services, it enables us to continue to offer legitimate and trusted options to the city of London, ON and the surrounding areas.
The Donaldson Advertising Code of Ethics:
- 100% Genuine: We do not use advertising gimmicks or small print tactics.
- Up Front Pricing: We stand by the first price we give you and if it must change we have the discussion with you.
- Transparency: We advertise across multiple channels both digitally and physically to drive revenue for the company.
We are a fully transparent company and so we let our clients know where we advertise:
- Google Search Engine:
Furnaces | Heating Repair | A/Cs | Cooling Repair | Seasonal Promos | Duct Cleaning | Water Heaters | Plumbing | Drain Cleaning | Water Purification | Bathrooms | Renovations | Bathroom Tiles | - Google Local Services
- Google Business Profile
- Meta: Facebook & Instagram
- Radio: FM 98.1
- Bus Ads: Provided by the LTC
- Billboards: Provided by Pattison
- Lawn Signs: If you should ever see our lawn signs causing litter or environmental impact, please contact us and we will clean up the mess.
- Local Events
- Print Media: Latino News, London Inc. & others
- Our Red & Yellow Fleet: The work trucks and sales vehicles drive around the streets with our branding. If you see anyone of the Donaldson Home Services vehicles driving unsafely, please contact us.
