_ Check exterior finishes [siding, trim] & eaves troughs to ensure they are secure; check exterior brick mortar joint & voids [repoint if necessary]
_ Check movement of garage doors & lubricate moving parts as needed
_ Check fireplace & chimney dampers; service or clean if needed
_ Check sump pump, float & discharge line & test overall operation
_ Check clothes dryer vent & remove lint & obstructions
_ Test smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors
_ Check eavestroughs & downspouts & remove leaves & other debris
_ Shut off exterior water supply & drain water lines
_ Install winter cover for air conditioning unit
_ Check roofing & flashing for signs of wear or damage
_ Lubricate rubber or plastic weatherstripping around doors & operable windows [replaceweatherstripping if damaged]
_ Check caulking for soundness, cracking, detachment & signs of water or air penetration
[remove & replace with appropriate type of caulking if necessary]
_ Winterize landscaping
_ Check & reset ground fault circuit interrupter
[GFCI] (e.g. exterior outlets, bathrooms or at main electrical panel)
_ Test smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors
_ Check attic for signs of moisture & even distribution of insulation
_ Inspect floor drains to ensure traps are filled with mineral oil
_ Clean or replace furnace filter
_ Check/clean heat recovery ventilator [HRV]; wash or replace filter
_ Clean the mechanisms of the humidifiers
_ Check for condensation & humidity
_ Clean & test all exhaust fans; lubricate if necessary
_ Test smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors
