Home Maintenance Checklist

SPRING

Get your cooling system ready

Replace the batteries in detectors

Give your house a deep clean

Check sprinkler and irrigation systems

Inspect sidewalks and driveway

Vacuum your refrigerator coils

Polish wood furniture

Clear dead plants

Repair damaged window screens

SUMMER

Clean and repair deck/patio

Dust the ceiling fan blades

Inspect plumbing for leaks

Check and clean dryer vent

Landscape your lawn and garden

Take care of any insect problems

Clean your garage

Check and repair tiles throughout your house

Clean out window wells

Check driveway for cracks

Check the attic for holes

Deep clean your laundry room

FALL

Get your heating system inspected

Drain and winterize outdoor spigots

Clean refrigerator and freezer

Schedule a chimney inspection and cleaning

Clean your fireplace

Seal your outdoor surface areas

Replace your furnace air filter

Check fire extinguishers & have a safety kit

Turn off outside hose bibs

Clean gutters and check roof

Winterize air conditioning systems

Flush water heater and remove sediment

Trim overhanging tree branches

WINTER

Cover outdoor air-conditioning units

Tighten any handles or doorknobs

Check all locks and deadbolts

Remove showerheads and clean

Check gutters for ice dams

Drain and winterize outdoor spigots

Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

Inspect group and caulking

Test your sump pump

Clean drains in sinks & showers

Run waters and flush toilets