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Checklists for the
Seasons
These are checklists that you can use and incorporate into your routine home maintenance plan for your house. They are broken up into seasons.
Annually:
Hire a home inspector to perform a home maintenance inspection as part of your routine home maintenance plan.
Monthly:
Change the air filter in your furnace.
In the Spring:
Check for damage to your roof
Check all the fascia and trim for deterioration
Have a professional air conditioning contractor inspect and maintain your system as recommended by the manufacturer
Check your water heater
Replace all extension cords that have become brittle, worn or damaged
Check your fire extinguishers
Clean the kitchen exhaust hood and air filter
Review your fire escape plan with your family
Repair all cracked, broken or uneven driveways and walks to help provide a level walking surface
Check the shutoff valve at each plumbing fixture to make sure they function
Clean clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper, and space under the dryer
Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms & change the batteries
In the Summer:
Check kids playing equipment
Check your wood deck or concrete patio for deterioration
Check the nightlights at the top and bottom of all stairs
Check exterior siding
Check all window and door locks
Check your home for water leaks
Check the water hoses on the clothes washer, refrigerator icemaker and dishwasher for cracks and bubbles
In the Fall:
Check your home for water leaks
Have a heating professional check your heating system every year
Protect your home from frozen pipes
Run all gas-powered lawn equipment until the fuel is gone
Test your emergency generator
Have a certified chimney sweep inspect and clean the flues and check your fireplace damper
Remove bird nests from chimney flues and outdoor electrical fixtures
Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Make sure the caulking around doors and windows is adequate to reduce heat/cooling loss
Make sure that the caulking around your bathroom fixtures is adequate to prevent water from seeping into the sub-flooring
Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms & change the batteries
In the Winter:
Clean the gutters and downspouts
Confirm firewood at least 20 feet away from your home
Remove screens from windows and install storm windows
Familiarize responsible family members with the gas main valve and other
appliance valves
Clean the clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper and space under the dryer
Make sure all electrical holiday decorations have tight connections
Clean the kitchen exhaust hood and air filter
Check the water hoses on the clothes washer, refrigerator icemaker and
dishwasher for cracks and bubbles
Check your water heater
Test all AFCI and GFCI devices
Adapted from the home maintenance book by Ben Gromicko “Now that you’ve had a
home inspection.” http://www.nachi.org/home-maintenance-book.htm
Keep in mind that all homes are different. Your home may have special needs that aren’t listed here.
