Preventive maintenance is crucial to the value of your home. Keeping everything in tip-top shape with regular check-ups can prevent the headache and cost of emergency repairs. Being proactive is a simple way to keep fromhaving small issues turn into major problems. Here's a season 'to-do' reference guide. Add these items to your calendar to help keep your home in tip-top shape.

 

 

Spring Maintenance

Summer Maintenance

Fall Maintenance

Winter Maintenance

 

 

Spring Maintenance

• Treat wood surfaces (decks, fences, stairs) for splintering, cracks, and rotting
• Clean kitchen exhaust hood & air filters
• Inspect roof, windows, screens, and home exterior finishes
• Repair cracks on walkways & driveways
• Clean gutters & downspouts
• Check air conditioning system
• Test lawn sprinkler system
• Inspect hoses & outdoor water faucets
• Clean clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper, and space under the dryer
• Inspect and clean smoke & carbon monoxide alarms
• Clean bathroom exhaust fans, heating ducts, grills & registers
• Schedule seasonal pest control (quarterly)
• Service lawn mower and other outdoor garden equipment
• Replace furnace filters at least once every season and vacuum furnace filter area

 

Summer Maintenance

• Wash windows & re-hang screens
• Inspect outdoor recreational equipment for damage
• Check septic tank system – schedule a pump-out if needed
• Clean clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper, and space under the dryer
• Inspect and clean smoke & carbon monoxide alarms
• Inspect door locks, latches, hinges, and other hardware on interior & exterior doors/windows – repair as needed
• Inspect washing machine, refrigerator, and dishwasher water hoses for cracks & bubbles
• Perform seasonal pest control (quarterly)
• Inspect foundation for any cracks, settling or possible leaks
• Replace furnace filters at least once every season and vacuum furnace filter area

 

Fall Maintenance

• Hire a professional to inspect heating systems
• Drain oil & gasoline from lawn equipment
• Drain & shut off outdoor faucets at indoor sources
• Trim tree branches that are touching or near roof
• Clean & prep all gardening/outdoor tools for winter storage
• Clean gutters & downspouts
• Hire a professional to winterize sprinkler system
• Clean bathroom exhaust fans, heating ducts, grills, registers
• Schedule seasonal pest control (quarterly)
• Insulate pipes that are susceptible to freezing
• Hire a certified chimney sweep to inspect chimneys
• Inspect & clean smoke/carbon monoxide alarms
• Inspect & repair caulking around doors/windows
• Ensure bathroom fixture caulking prevents water seeping into sub-flooring
• Replace furnace filters at least once every season & vacuum furnace filter area 

 

Winter Maintenance

• Remove window screens & install storm windows
• Inspect screens for tears & holes – repair as needed
• Insulate pipes in crawl spaces & attic
• Store firewood at least 30 feet away from home
• Clean clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper, and space under the dryer
• Check attic for adequate ventilation & insulation
• Clean kitchen exhaust hood & air filter
• Clean all bathroom exhaust fans, heating ducts, grills, registers
• Inspect washing machine, refrigerator, and dishwasher water hoses for cracks & bubbles
• Schedule seasonal pest control (quarterly)
• Replace furnace filters at least once every season and vacuum furnace filter area

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Preventive maintenance is crucial to the value of your home. Keeping everything in tip-top shape with regular check-ups can prevent the headache and cost of emergency repairs. Being proactive is a simple way to keep fromhaving small issues turn into major problems. Here's a season 'to-do' reference guide. Add these items to your calendar to help keep your home in tip-top shape.

 

 

Spring Maintenance

Summer Maintenance

Fall Maintenance

Winter Maintenance

 

 

Spring Maintenance

• Treat wood surfaces (decks, fences, stairs) for splintering, cracks, and rotting
• Clean kitchen exhaust hood & air filters
• Inspect roof, windows, screens, and home exterior finishes
• Repair cracks on walkways & driveways
• Clean gutters & downspouts
• Check air conditioning system
• Test lawn sprinkler system
• Inspect hoses & outdoor water faucets
• Clean clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper, and space under the dryer
• Inspect and clean smoke & carbon monoxide alarms
• Clean bathroom exhaust fans, heating ducts, grills & registers
• Schedule seasonal pest control (quarterly)
• Service lawn mower and other outdoor garden equipment
• Replace furnace filters at least once every season and vacuum furnace filter area

 

Summer Maintenance

• Wash windows & re-hang screens
• Inspect outdoor recreational equipment for damage
• Check septic tank system – schedule a pump-out if needed
• Clean clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper, and space under the dryer
• Inspect and clean smoke & carbon monoxide alarms
• Inspect door locks, latches, hinges, and other hardware on interior & exterior doors/windows – repair as needed
• Inspect washing machine, refrigerator, and dishwasher water hoses for cracks & bubbles
• Perform seasonal pest control (quarterly)
• Inspect foundation for any cracks, settling or possible leaks
• Replace furnace filters at least once every season and vacuum furnace filter area

 

Fall Maintenance

• Hire a professional to inspect heating systems
• Drain oil & gasoline from lawn equipment
• Drain & shut off outdoor faucets at indoor sources
• Trim tree branches that are touching or near roof
• Clean & prep all gardening/outdoor tools for winter storage
• Clean gutters & downspouts
• Hire a professional to winterize sprinkler system
• Clean bathroom exhaust fans, heating ducts, grills, registers
• Schedule seasonal pest control (quarterly)
• Insulate pipes that are susceptible to freezing
• Hire a certified chimney sweep to inspect chimneys
• Inspect & clean smoke/carbon monoxide alarms
• Inspect & repair caulking around doors/windows
• Ensure bathroom fixture caulking prevents water seeping into sub-flooring
• Replace furnace filters at least once every season & vacuum furnace filter area 

 

Winter Maintenance

• Remove window screens & install storm windows
• Inspect screens for tears & holes – repair as needed
• Insulate pipes in crawl spaces & attic
• Store firewood at least 30 feet away from home
• Clean clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper, and space under the dryer
• Check attic for adequate ventilation & insulation
• Clean kitchen exhaust hood & air filter
• Clean all bathroom exhaust fans, heating ducts, grills, registers
• Inspect washing machine, refrigerator, and dishwasher water hoses for cracks & bubbles
• Schedule seasonal pest control (quarterly)
• Replace furnace filters at least once every season and vacuum furnace filter area

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