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Home Maintenance Checklist

A comprehensive seasonal checklist to protect your home from expensive repairs. Print it out or use the interactive checkboxes below.

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Spring Maintenance

March - May

TaskCost If SkippedDone
Service HVAC systemAnnually$1,000+ repair
Clean gutters and downspoutsTwice yearly$5,000+ foundation damage
Inspect roof for winter damageAnnuallyLeak damage
Check exterior paint and sidingAnnuallyWood rot, water damage
Test sprinkler systemAnnuallyDry spots, water waste
Clean dryer ventAnnuallyFire hazard
Check window and door sealsAnnuallyEnergy waste
Flush water heaterAnnuallyReduced lifespan

Summer Maintenance

June - August

TaskCost If SkippedDone
Replace HVAC filterEvery 90 days$1,000+ repair
Clean refrigerator coilsTwice yearlyEnergy waste, compressor failure
Inspect and clean deck or patioAnnuallyWood rot
Check irrigation systemMonthly in seasonWater waste
Test smoke and CO detectorsMonthlySafety risk
Clean garbage disposalMonthlyOdors, clogs
Inspect caulking around tubs and showersAnnuallyWater damage, mold
Clean range hood filterEvery 3 monthsGrease buildup, fire risk

Fall Maintenance

September - November

TaskCost If SkippedDone
Clean gutters (again)Twice yearly$5,000+ foundation damage
Service furnace before winterAnnuallyEfficiency loss, breakdown
Check fire extinguisherAnnuallySafety risk
Winterize sprinkler systemAnnuallyPipe damage
Seal gaps and cracks in foundationAnnuallyPest entry, drafts
Clean chimney and inspect flueAnnuallyFire hazard
Test sump pumpEvery 3 monthsBasement flooding
Drain outdoor faucetsAnnuallyFrozen pipes

Winter Maintenance

December - February

TaskCost If SkippedDone
Replace HVAC filterEvery 90 days$1,000+ repair
Check for ice dams on roofAfter stormsRoof and ceiling damage
Test smoke and CO detectorsMonthlySafety risk
Check water heater anode rodEvery 2-3 yearsTank corrosion
Inspect attic for proper insulationAnnuallyHeat loss, ice dams
Clean humidifier (if equipped)Monthly in seasonMold, bacteria
Check garage door sealsAnnuallyCold drafts, pest entry
Inspect pipes for freezing riskMonthlyBurst pipes

Monthly Tasks

Quick checks every month

Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectorsSafety risk
Run water in unused drainsSewer gas entry
Check for water leaks under sinksWater damage, mold
Clean HVAC vents and registersPoor air quality
Inspect fire extinguisher gaugeSafety risk

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