Annually<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2610 Regularly check for ice dams and icicles<\/p>\n
\u2610 Test your electricity to the extent that you can<\/p>\n
\u2610 Tighten any handles, knobs, racks, etc.<\/p>\n
\u2610 Check all locks and deadbolts on your doors and windows<\/p>\n
\u2610 Check caulking around showers and bathtubs; repair as needed<\/p>\n
\u2610 Remove showerheads and clean sediment<\/p>\n
\u2610 Deep clean and inspect the basement<\/p>\n
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Spring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n| March<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean kitchen sink disposal<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean range hood filters<\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/td>\n April<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean kitchen sink disposal<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean range hood filters<\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/td>\n May<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean kitchen sink disposal<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean range hood filters<\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n \n\n\n| Quarterly<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2610 Test smoke\/carbon monoxide detectors<\/p>\n \u2610 Test garage door auto-reverse feature<\/p>\n \u2610 Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces<\/p>\n \u2610 Check water softener, add salt if needed<\/p>\n \u2610 _____________________________________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _____________________________________________________________<\/p>\n Biannually<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2610 Test your water heater\u2019s pressure relief valve<\/p>\n \u2610 Replace batteries in smoke\/carbon monoxide detectors<\/p>\n \u2610 _____________________________________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _____________________________________________________________<\/td>\n Annually<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2610 Check the exterior drainage<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean out gutters<\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect the exterior of your home<\/p>\n \u2610 Get your air conditioning system ready for summer; consider servicing<\/p>\n \u2610 Repair\/replace damaged window screens<\/p>\n \u2610 Clear dead plants\/shrubs from the house<\/p>\n \u2610 Check trees for interference with electric lines<\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect roofing for damage, leaks, etc.<\/p>\n \u2610 _____________________________________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _____________________________________________________________<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Summer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n| June<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean kitchen sink disposal<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean range hood filters<\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/td>\n July<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean kitchen sink disposal<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean range hood filters<\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/td>\n August<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean kitchen sink disposal<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean range hood filters<\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n \n\n\n| Quarterly<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2610 Test smoke\/carbon monoxide detectors<\/p>\n \u2610 Test garage door auto-reverse feature<\/p>\n \u2610 Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces<\/p>\n \u2610 Check water softener, add salt if needed<\/p>\n \u2610 _____________________________________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _____________________________________________________________<\/p>\n Biannually<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2610 Give your house a deep clean<\/p>\n \u2610 Vacuum your refrigerator coils<\/p>\n \u2610 _____________________________________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _____________________________________________________________<\/td>\n Annually<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2610 Check grout in bathrooms, kitchen, etc.; repair as needed<\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect plumbing for leaks, clean aerators on faucets<\/p>\n \u2610 Take care of any insect problems you may have<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean and repair deck\/patio as needed<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean out window wells of debris<\/p>\n \u2610 Check and clean dryer vent, other exhaust vents to exterior of home<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean garage<\/p>\n \u2610 _____________________________________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _____________________________________________________________<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fall<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n| September<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean kitchen sink disposal<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean range hood filters<\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/td>\n October<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean kitchen sink disposal<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean range hood filters<\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/td>\n November<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean kitchen sink disposal<\/p>\n \u2610 Clean range hood filters<\/p>\n \u2610 Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _______________________________________<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n \n\n\n| Quarterly<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2610 Test smoke\/carbon monoxide detectors<\/p>\n \u2610 Test garage door auto-reverse feature<\/p>\n \u2610 Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces<\/p>\n \u2610 Check water softener, add salt if needed<\/p>\n \u2610 _____________________________________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _____________________________________________________________<\/p>\n Biannually<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2610 Test your water heater\u2019s pressure relief valve<\/p>\n \u2610 Replace batteries in smoke\/carbon monoxide detectors<\/p>\n \u2610 _____________________________________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _____________________________________________________________<\/td>\n Annually<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2610 Flush hot water heater and remove sediment<\/p>\n \u2610 Winterize air conditioning system<\/p>\n \u2610 Get heating system ready for winter<\/p>\n \u2610 Turn off and flush outdoor water faucets<\/p>\n \u2610 Get chimney cleaned<\/p>\n \u2610 Test sump pump<\/p>\n \u2610 Check driveway\/pavement for cracks<\/p>\n \u2610 Buy winter gear<\/p>\n \u2610 _____________________________________________________________<\/p>\n \u2610 _____________________________________________________________<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Homeowner’s can save substantially on home repair costs with some basic periodic maintenance. This seasonal list identifies steps you can take by season and includes monthly, quarterly, biannual, and annual maintenance items in an easy to use checklist format. 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