SEASONAL MAINTENANCE
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SUGGESTED HOMEOWNER MAINTENANCE LIST

Item

Monthly

Quarterly

Semi-annually

Annually

Comments

Clean & test smoke alarms

X

 

 

 

 

Test & reset all GFCI's

X

 

 

 

 

Clean & change furnace filters

X

 

 

 

or as directed by manufacturer's literature

Inspect heat system

 

 

 

X

early in the fall

Inspect air conditioning system

 

 

 

X

early in the spring

Inspect site drainage

 

 

X

 

 

Seal exterior concrete cracks

 

 

X

 

 

ensure sprinkler avoid siding

X

 

 

 

during months of use

Inspect sprinkler system for leaks

X

 

 

 

during months of use

Clean weep holes in thresholds of all exterior doors

 

 

X

 

 

Inspect exterior paint or stain

 

 

X

 

 

Touch up caulk

 

 

X

 

 

Touch up grout

 

 

X

 

 

Lube garage overhead door & tighten bolts

 

 

X

 

 

Drain some water from bottom of water heater

 

 

 

X

or as directed by manufacturer's literature

Clean gutters

 

 

X

 

or as needed

Operate pressure relief valve on water heater

 

 

 

X

 

Clean window weep holes & apply silicone spray to the track

 

 

X

 

or as needed

Clean masonry weep holes

 

 

X

 

 

Inspect roof & chimney flashings

 

 

X

 

inspection by professional roofer

Inspect behind refrigerator & icemaker for leakage

X

 

 

 

 

Inspect hoses for washing machine

 

X

 

 

 

Inspect wall behind washing machine for moisture

 

X

 

 

 

Inspect under dishwasher for leaks

X

 

 

 

 

Inspect hot water heater drain pan

 

X

 

 

 

Inspect brick mortar joints

 

 

 

X

 

Inspect caulking around windows & doors

 

 

X

 

 

Clean chimney

 

 

 

X

or as needed

Reseal floor tiles

 

 

 

X

 

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