--- title: Winter Maintenance Checklist 2016| Derrick Custom Homes Wisconsin description: 💨❄Winter maintenance items you didn't know you needed to do that will help your house weather the storms of Eastern Minneapolis and Western Wisconsin. --- [715-246-2320](tel:715-246-2320) - - - - [![Derrick Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/images/derrick-logo.png?width=300&name=derrick-logo.png "Derrick Custom Homes")](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/) - [Custom Homes ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/custom-homes) - [Available Models](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/homes) - [Sold Models ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/sold-homes) - [Client Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/client-homes) - [Remodeling](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/remodeling) - [Communities](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/communities) - Minnesota - [Hills of Spring Creek (Baytown)](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/communities/hills-of-spring-creek-baytown-mn) - 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[Derrick Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/2016-winter-preparedness#) is getting our model homes ready for winter and you should too. Here is a list while you still have time. 1. Check your roof for any loose or missing shingles and repair/replace what is needed. 2. Blow out the irrigation system. 3. Install a new furnace filter. If you have a malfunctioning furnace, you will want to rectify this before the harsh cold of the Winter months arrives by contacting a [Furnace Repair](https://bouldenbrothers.com/furnace-repair/) specialist. 4. Have a professional inspect the heating system. 5. Reverse the blades on any ceiling fans so is pushing the warm air down. 6. Clean the gutters of debris. 7. Caulk any exterior openings. 8. Clean your chimney. 9. Check the windows and doors for drafts. 10. Take off interior window screens. 11. Replace the batteries in the smoke and CO2 detectors. When you have these items done, please stop by our [model homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/2016-winter-preparedness#) that we keep nice and toasty warm during the cold weather and we look forward to visiting with you. 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