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- Check sump pump
- Change furnace filter & clean Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) filters if applicable
- Clean HRV intake hood located on exterior of home if applicable
- Monitor your home for excessive moisture levels (i.e. condensation on windows) and take corrective action if required
- Run water through plumbing fixtures that are not used regularly to ensure that there is water in the trap
- Clean humidifier two or three times during the winter season
- Test fire and smoke detectors
- Check electrical cords, plugs and outlets for all indoor and outdoor seasonal lights for fire safety
- Keep snow clear of gas meters, gas appliance vents, exhaust vents and basement windows
- Monitor outdoor vents, gas meters and chimneys for ice and snow build-up
