Home Maintenance Tips
Follow these home maintenance tips to keep your home in amazing condition!
|
Maintenance Item |
Aim |
Frequency |
|
Cooling system |
Remove debris from around units and clean with garden hose. Remove window air conditioner or protect with weatherproof cover. Clean and replace filters if necessary. |
Yearly, Fall |
|
Crawl space |
Check for cracks or any sign of dampness or leaks. Check for any evidence of termites or wood-eating insects. |
Quarterly |
|
Dishwasher |
Check for leaks. |
Quarterly |
|
Faucets |
Check for leaks; replace washers or faucets as needed. |
Yearly, Spring |
|
Fire Safety Devises |
Test your alarms and replace batteries as needed |
Bi-yearly |
|
Fireplace |
Have chimney professionally inspected and cleaned. |
Yearly, Spring |
|
Foundation |
Inspect visible areas, vents, and ducts for cracks, leaks, or blockages. |
Quarterly |
|
Garage door |
Lubricate hardware. Inspect mechanism for free travel. |
Quarterly |
|
Heating and cooling systems |
Clean and replace filters if necessary. |
Quarterly |
|
Heating system |
Service heating system and heat pump. |
Yearly, Fall |
|
Insect Control |
Inspect and check for evidence of insects. Treat when necessary. |
Yearly, Spring Monthly if needed |
|
Irrigation/Sprinklers |
At the start up of sprinklers in the Spring, check your filter to avoid clogged heads. |
Three times at start-up, Spring |
|
Irrigation/Sprinklers |
Before the first freeze, have your sprinklers blown out professionally. |
Yearly, Fall |
|
Irrigation/Sprinklers |
Turn sprinkler system back on. |
Yearly, Spring |
|
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets |
Check under and around for leaks. |
Quarterly |
|
Kitchen exhaust fan |
Remove and clean the filter. Clean accumulated grease deposits from the fan housing. |
Quarterly |
|
Landscape |
Check for proper drainage. |
Quarterly |
|
Pipes |
Inspect visible pipes for leaks. |
Quarterly |
|
Refrigerator |
Clean dust from top. Clean refrigerator drain pan. Clean and defrost freezer if necessary. |
Quarterly |
|
Refrigerator coils |
Clean. |
Yearly, Fall |
|
Sink and Stoppers |
Mix hot water and baking soda pour down the sink |
Monthly |
|
Toilets |
Check for stability and leaks. |
Quarterly |
|
Water heater |
Check area around water heater for leaks. If you have hard water, drain 1-2 gallons water. |
Quarterly |
|
Water heater |
Flush out hot water to remove accumulated sediment. |
Yearly, Fall |
|
Window and door tracks |
Check to see if weep holes are open. Clean out dirt and dust. Lubricate rollers and latches. |
Quarterly |
|
Wiring, electrical cords, and plugs |
Check for wear or damage. Replace if necessary. |
Quarterly |
|
Wood cabinets |
Apply a wood protectant. |
Quarterly |
