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1. Clean or replace furnace
filter.
2. Check and clean
mechanical ventilation system (HRV/ERV). Check your manual and
follow manufacturer's
recommendations.
3. Clean snow from
air intakes, exhausts and meters.
4. Remove excess
snow from roof to prevent ice
dams
5. Check gutters
and downspouts and clean if
needed.
6. Inspect
basement/crawl space for
seepage/leakage.
7. Do safety checks: smoke
detectors, fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide alarms,
door and window locks. It's
also helpful to review
or establish fire escape routes with your
family.
8. Check and
repair any damaged screens.
9. Adjust
thermostat for season change.
10. Observe
humidity levels and adjust the setting on the humidistat or air
exchanger controller as needed to eliminate condensation or
frost on windows.
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