A free month-by-month checklist for Carmel homeowners, written for central Indiana's four seasons: cold, snowy winters, humid summers and springs that swing from warm to freezing.
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Deep winter
Meltwater freezes the seal to the floor overnight.
Furnaces, water heaters and cars in attached garages are all CO sources.
When to call a pro: Replace alarms past their expiry date.
Thick grease and stiff seals make doors sluggish.
When to call a pro: Leave springs and cables to a technician.
Snow and thaw
Salt and slush can rust the lower section and bottom brackets.
Filters load up fast in heating season.
Ice dams can push water under shingles.
When to call a pro: Have a roofer deal with ice dams.
Wild swings
Freeze-and-thaw cycles wear seals out.
When to call a pro: A technician can fit a new seal and threshold.
Spring rain needs a clear path away from the foundation.
Spring rain and snowmelt raise groundwater.
Spring storms
The door should reverse when it touches an object.
When to call a pro: If it doesn't, have the opener and sensors checked.
A split pipe inside the wall shows up as a leak when the tap is opened.
Spring storms bring wind and hail.
Warming up
Technicians get busy once the heat arrives.
When to call a pro: Leave refrigerant and electrical work to an HVAC technician.
A light garage-door spray keeps the door quiet. Never grease the tracks.
Pollen and dust can make the door reverse.
Humid summer
Humidity can rust tools and door hardware.
Worn rollers and dry hinges get louder.
Lint build-up is a fire risk.
Hot and sticky
Airflow keeps the AC efficient.
An insulated, closed door keeps the garage cooler.
Late summer
Summer heat and sun crack old caulk.
A door that falls or shoots up needs spring adjustment.
When to call a pro: Leave spring adjustment to a technician.
Storms can bring branches down.
Early fall
Fall is the best time to catch worn springs before winter.
Leaves and frost
Freezing water splits pipes and hoses.
Cold weather drains weak batteries.
Furnace season starts.
First snow
A tight seal keeps snow and meltwater out.
Warm air escaping into the attic can cause ice dams.
Holiday cold
It keeps the door shut if a remote goes missing.
Cold air can freeze exposed pipes.
Snow banked against the door melts and refreezes underneath it.
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This calendar is general guidance. Follow your equipment maker's instructions and leave springs, cables, gas appliances and electrical work to qualified professionals.
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