Home Maintenance is Crucial to Protecting Your Investment
MONTHLY CHECKLIST
- Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- Check stairs and handrails for safety
- Replace damaged or insulation-worn appliance cords
- Test ground fault circuits (by using test buttons)
- Check bathtub and shower caulking and toilet seals
- Check wood burning appliances and flues if heating with wood
- Add activator agent to septic systems
- Test sump pump
YEAR ROUND INFORMATION & SEASONAL CHECKLISTS
January / February / March
- Check snow load on roof
- Check attic for leaks and condensation and
make sure vents are not obstructed
- Clean/change furnace and humidifier filters
- Oil water pump or fans on furnace
- Remove holiday festive lights
April / May
- Turn off water to furnace humidifier and replace filter
- Have your air conditioning unit serviced as required
- Clear your window wells and eavestroughs
- Adjust and/or lubricate your window and door hardware
- Remove and store storm windows
- Clean and install screens
- Service and store winter maintenance equipment
- Paint garden furniture and accessories
- Seed and fertilize lawn, tend to compost
- Prepare flower beds and plant garden
- Extend down spouts away from house onto splash blocks
June / July / August
- Clean and maintain air conditioning unit as per manufacturer's instructions
- Clear window wells and eavestroughs
- Tend to compost
- Re-grade soil around foundation walls if needed
- Paint/stain exterior woodwork
- Damp-proof masonry surfaces
- Repair fences and decks as required
- Test door and window hardware for security
- Check smoke detectors
- Oil pumps and fans on furnace
- Add activating agent to the septic tank system
- Change forced air furnace & humidifier filters
- Test door and window locks for smooth operation
- Check supply of electrical fuses/breakers
- Test heating/cooling unit thermostats & systems
- Check stairs and handrails
- Test ground fault circuit (by using test buttons)
- Test door and window hardware for security
- Check/repair bathtub and shower caulking
- Test the sump pump
September / October / November
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 Purchase necessary snow shovels, salt and sand
- Winterize pool and air conditioner
- Turn off exterior taps
- Clear window wells and eavestroughs
- Winterize plants and shrubs
- Weatherproof windows and doors
- Inspect roof openings, flashings and weatherproof as needed
- Have fireplace, wood stoves and flues inspected and cleaned
- Adjust and oil window and door hardware
- Clean, oil and store garden equipment
- Remove and store screens, install storms
- Clean/change furnace and humidifier filters
- Check/test fire extinguishers
- Check supply of electrical fuses, breakers, emergency candles and flashlights
- Fertilize lawn and garden
- Prune trees and shrubs away from house
- Plant spring bulbs
- Put out bird feeders
December
- Install holiday season lights
- Inspect all interior decorations, plugs and switches for safety
- Salt and sand entrances and walkways
- Check exterior lighting for safety
- Check fire extinguisher
- Water Christmas tree daily and turn off lights when leaving home
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