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A Fall Checklist for New England Homes
Fall in northeastern Connecticut is beautiful and short. Here’s what we check before the first hard frost.
Smoke and CO alarms
Heating systems and wood stoves start running in October. Test every smoke and carbon monoxide alarm and replace any past the end-of-life date on the back.
Chimney and wood stove
Have chimneys inspected and cleaned before the season. Keep a fire blanket or extinguisher nearby, and store firewood away from the house.
Space heaters
Keep heaters three feet from anything that can burn and plug them straight into a wall outlet.
Storm and outage kit
- Charged flashlights in every bedroom.
- Water, batteries and a phone power bank.
- A list of emergency numbers on paper.
Outside
Clean gutters after the leaves fall, and check that outdoor faucets are shut off and drained before freezing nights.
