Regular Maintenance is the Key Inspecting your home on a regular basis and following good maintenance practices. That is the best way to protect your family's safety plus the large financial investment in your home. Whether you take care of a few tasks at a time or several all at once, it is important to get into the habit of doing them. Establish a routine for yourself, and you will find the work is easy to accomplish and not very time-consuming.  A regular schedule of seasonal maintenance can put a stop to the most common — and costly — problems, before they occur. If necessary, use a camera to take pictures of anything you might want to share with an expert for advice or to monitor or remind you of a situation later.

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The CMHC is one of the leading informational resources for most of your residential needs.  These 2 links to the right are to us the most important subjects for any home owner. MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY. Maintenance and residential safety  is misunderstood. Only know being realized as an import. Our 3 decades of building,  with the last 20 years dedicated to mostly repair of residential homes,  has given MONTREAL HOME INSPECTION SERVICES a unique insight to residential maintenance and safety habits. We see the mistakes that may cost your families health and financial futures loss. Contact us today. " Let us help you understand THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING." When you need maintenance call MONTREAL HOME INSPECTION SERVICE. We will guarantee you that ( any job) or ( maintenance issues ) you may have are done correctly. Its saves you time, and insures  your family safety and saves you money in ways you never thought of. 1.) Maintenance inspections. Your first step to understanding the constant attract your home is under. Gravity being number one. 2.) Job-over-site inspection: A written guarantee  that the job is done to your wishes and  enacted to last for years. The contract followed to the letter. Follow the link to my services.

CMHC Help and  educational information. http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/hoficlincl/moloin/tred/index.cfm _ General Maintenance and Repair Learn more about basic, regular maintenance tasks that should be performed on your home and its systems. Your Home and Your Health Basic repairs and maintenance provide great opportunities to make your home healthier. Learn more our Healthy Housing™ concept and what you can do to correct moisture and air issues in your home.

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SUMMER: Clean or replace air-conditioning filter, and clean or replace ventilation system filters if necessary. Check basement pipes for condensation or dripping and, if necessary, take corrective action; for example, reduce humidity and/or insulate cold water pipes. Disconnect the duct connected to your clothes dryer, and vacuum lint from duct, the areas surrounding your dryer and your dryer’s vent hood outside. Inspect window putty on outside of glass panes of older houses, and replace if needed. Check for and replace damaged caulking and weatherstripping around mechanical and electrical services, windows and doorways, including the doorway between the garage and the house. Inspect electrical service lines for secure attachment where they enter your house, and make sure there is no water leakage into the house along the electrical conduit. Check for overhanging tree branches that may need to be removed. From the ground, check the general condition of the roof and note any sagging that could indicate structural problems requiring further investigation from inside the attic. Note the condition of shingles for possible repair or replacement, and examine roof flashing's, such as at chimney and roof joints, for any signs of cracking or leakage. Check the chimney cap and the caulking between the cap and the chimney. SPRING __ Check and clean or replace furnace air filters each month during the heating season. Ventilation system, such as heat recovery ventilator, filters should be checked every two months. Have fireplace or wood stove and chimney cleaned and serviced as needed. Turn OFF gas furnace and fireplace pilot lights where possible. Check smoke, carbon monoxide and security alarms, and replace batteries. Clean windows, screens and hardware, and replace storm windows with screens.Check screens first and repair or replace if needed. Open valve to outside hose connection after all danger of frost has passed. Examine the foundation walls for cracks, leaks or signs of moisture, and repair as required. Check eaves-troughs and downspouts for loose joints and secure attachment to your home, clear any obstructions, and ensure water flows away from your foundation.

FALL Have furnace or heating system serviced by a qualified service company every two years for a gas furnace, and every year for an oil furnace, or as recommended by the manufacturer. If you have central air conditioning, make sure the drain pan under the cooling coil mounted in the furnace plenum is draining properly and is clean. Check chimneys for obstructions such as nests. Turn ON gas furnace pilot light (if your furnace has one), set the thermostat to “heat” and test the furnace for proper operation by raising the thermostat setting until the furnace starts to operate. Once you have confirmed proper operation, return the thermostat to the desired setting. Check and clean or replace furnace air filters each month during the heating season. Ventilation system, such as heat recovery ventilator, filters should be checked every two months. Check smoke, carbon monoxide and security alarms, and replace batteries. If there is a door between your house and the garage, check the adjustment of the self-closing device to ensure it closes the door completely. Cover outside of air-conditioning units and shut off power. Clean leaves from eaves troughs and roof, and test downspouts to ensure proper drainage from the roof. Drain and store outdoor hoses. Close interior valve to outdoor hose connection and drain the hose bib (exterior faucet), unless your house has frost-proof hose bibs. Winterize landscaping, for example, store outdoor furniture, prepare gardens and, if necessary, protect young trees or bushes for winter. WINTER Check and clean or replace furnace air filters each month during the heating season. Ventilation system, such as heat recovery ventilator, filters should be checked every two months. Check fire escape routes, door and window locks and hardware, and lighting around outside of house; ensure family has good security habits. Monitor your home for excessive moisture levels — for example, condensation on your windows, which can cause significant damage over time and pose serious health problems — and take corrective action if necessary. Examine windows and doors for ice accumulation or cold air leaks. If found, make a note to repair or replace in the spring. Examine attic for frost accumulation. Check roof for ice dams or icicles. If there is excessive frost or staining of the underside of the roof, or ice dams on the roof surface, Keep snow clear of gas meters, gas appliance vents, exhaust vents and basement windows. Monitor outdoor vents, gas meters and chimneys for ice and snow buildup. Consult with an appropriate contractor or your gas utility for information on how to safely deal with any ice problems you may discover.