09/22/2026
🍂Fall Home Maintenance Checklist:🍂
🔥 HEATING & AIR
✓ Have your furnace or heating system professionally tuned up before the first cold snap.
✓ Replace HVAC filters to keep airflow clean and efficient.
✓ Test your thermostat and reprogram it for cooler-weather settings.
🏡 OUTSIDE THE HOME
✓ Clear gutters and downspouts of leaves and debris before fall storms hit.
✓ Walk the roofline and check for loose, cracked, or missing shingles.
✓ Shut off and drain outdoor spigots and hoses to prevent freeze damage.
🚪 SEALING IN THE WARMTH
✓ Weatherstrip or caulk around windows and doors to stop drafts before they start.
✓ Check attic insulation and ventilation to keep conditioned air where it belongs.
🔧 SYSTEMS & MAINTENANCE
✓ Flush the water heater to clear sediment and set the temperature to 120°F.
✓ Have the fireplace and chimney inspected and cleaned before the first fire of the season.
A well-maintained home still runs into surprises, that's just how appliances and systems work. Encourage your clients to add an HWA home warranty at closing, so a fall tune-up list doesn't turn into a fall repair bill!
