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Service heat & a/c system once a year.
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Change the filters in your heat & a/c system once a month.
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Drain hot water heater once a year.
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Don't leave light sockets without bulbs.
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Periodically run a pitcher of ice cubes through garbage disposal to sharpen blades.
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Replace dripping faucets immediately to conserve water.
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Don't allow toilet tanks to drip - replace ball-cock assembly.
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Check weather stripping around doors for air leaks.
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Visually look at roof after high winds to detect loose shingles or tiles.
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Visually look around outside roofline to find holes where animals might enter.
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Check batteries in smoke detectors monthly/replace annually.
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Wrap outside pipes in winter to prevent freezing.
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Remove garden hose from outside faucet in winter.
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Water around foundation during dry periods to prevent cracking or shifting.
