入冬前（雨季前） Turn off the hose bib shut offs from inside of the house and let the water drained out. Also always remove the garden hose.关闭户外水龙头在室内的控制阀门,并且排空户外水龙头内的剩余水份。拔下浇花皮管。以防冻裂水龙头造成漏水。 Clean gutters. Leaves and other debris will hamper drainage and may promote rusting. 清理屋檐排水沟。树叶等会阻碍排水并加快排水沟等构件的锈蚀。 Inspect and clean the fireplace and flue before lighting your first fire. Hire a professional if needed. 在第一次点火前检查并清理壁炉和烟囱。必要时请专业人员来做。 Make boiler or furnace serviced by a professional. Clean or replace furnace filter if necessary。请合资质的专业人员对风暖锅炉或者水暖锅炉进行入冬前的保养，调试。清洗或者更换暖炉滤网。 Check operation of attic fans and turbine vents. If attic space is accessible, make certain that attic insulation is not blocking air flow through vents. While in the attic, check for worn electrical wiring, water damage, loose ducts, etc.检查阁楼的通风装置。如果阁楼可以进去，检查确保保温棉不要堵住通风口，检查有无电线破损，漏水，松动的管道等问题。 Replace batteries of smoke, heat and gas detectors. Do this when you set the clock back to standard time. 更换烟感和一氧化碳探测器的电池。在将时间调回标准时...
