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Monthly Checklist

Doing these things monthly will help prevent breakdowns, save money, and keep your home looking its best!

Air Quality

  • Clean the furnace filter to remove dust build-ups, make it easier to regulate your home's temperature, and ultimately decrease energy bills.
  • Vacuum heat registers and heat vents.
  • Check that indoor and outdoor air vents are not blocked.


Plumbing and Water

  • Check the water softener and replenish salt if necessary.
  • Clean the garbage disposal by grinding ice cubes, then flushing with hot water and baking soda.
  • Inspect tub and sink drains for debris; unclog if necessary.
  • Flush out hot water from the water heater to remove accumulated sediment.

Home Safety

  • Test smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and all ground-fault circuit interrupters. Check the gauge and expiration date on fire extinguishers.
  • Inspect electrical cords for wear.

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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Doing these things each Fall will help prevent breakdowns, save money, and keep your home looking its best!

Landscaping and Yard Prep

  • Rake leaves and aerate the lawn.
  • Remove leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts.
  • Practice pest prevention by keeping firewood away from the house, trimming shrubs, and repairing rotten or broken woodwork. Remove any wasp nests hanging from eaves or overhangs.
  • Drain and winterize exterior plumbing, including hoses and in-ground sprinkler systems.

Home Exterior Repairs and Updates

  • Mend cracks and gaps in the driveway and walkway.
  • Touch up exterior siding and trim with paint.
  • Power-wash windows and siding.
  • Inspect roofing for missing, loose, or damaged shingles and leaks.
  • Repair or replace siding.
  • Clean window and door screens.
  • Replace old, drafty windows for more energy-efficient models.
  • Seal cracks and gaps in windows and doors with caulk or weather stripping.
  • Inspect exterior door hardware; fix squeaky handles and loose locks.
  • Wrap insulation around outdoor faucets and pipes

Interior Cleaning and Inspection

  • Have the forced-air heating system inspected by a professional. 
  • Check the fireplace for damage or hazards and clean fireplace flues. Have your fireplace professionally inspected.
  • Tune up major home appliances before the holidays.
  • Replace the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
  • Install a smoke detector on every floor of your home, including the basement.
  • Clean carpets.
  • Vacuum lint from the dryer vent.
  • Check the water heater for leaks.

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Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

Doing these things each Winter will help prevent breakdowns, save money, and keep your home looking its best!

Exterior Repairs and Updates

  • Cover your air-conditioning unit.
  • Inspect the roof, gutters, and downspouts for damage after storms.
  • Stock up on sidewalk salt and ice melt.

Interior Cleaning and Inspection

  • Check the basement for leaks during thaws.
  • Vacuum bathroom exhaust fan grill.
  • Vacuum refrigerator and freezer coils and empty and clean drip trays.
  • Clean drains in sinks, tubs, showers, and dishwashers.
  • Set up mouse traps as needed.

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Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

Doing these things each Spring will help prevent breakdowns, save money, and keep your home looking its best!

Landscaping and Yard Prep

  • Refinish the deck.
  • Fertilize your lawn.
  • Prune trees and shrubs.

Exterior Repairs and Updates

  • Clean window and door screens.
  • Remove leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts.
  • Have a professional inspect and pump the septic tank.
  • Inspect roofing for missing, loose, or damaged shingles and leaks.
  • Inspect the chimney for damage.
  • Wash windows.
  • Power-wash siding.
  • Repair or replace caulking and weather stripping around windows, doors, and mechanicals.
  • Remove the insulation from outdoor faucets and check sprinkler heads.

Interior Cleaning and Inspection

  • Clean faucet aerators and showerheads to remove mineral deposits. Repeat in the fall.
  • Change the air-conditioner filter.
  • Polish wood furniture and dust light fixtures.
  • Replace the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
  • Inspect sink, shower, and bath caulking for deterioration.
  • Vacuum lint from the dryer vent.
  • Have the air-conditioning system serviced.
  • Drain or flush the water heater.

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Summer Home Maintenance Checklist

Doing these things each Summer will help prevent breakdowns, save money, and keep your home looking its best!

Interior Cleaning and Inspection

  • Remove lint from your dryer vent.
  • Clean kitchen exhaust fan filter.
  • Clean refrigerator and freezer coils and empty and clean drip trays.
  • Check the dishwasher for leaks.
  • Check around kitchen and bathroom cabinets and around toilets for leaks.
  • Replace faucet and showerhead washers if needed.
  • Seal tile grout.

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