Spring:

Exterior:

	Inspect roof materials & roof flashings.
	Clean & inspect gutters & downspouts.
	Have a chimney sweep clean & inspect chimney after burning season ends.
	Inspect & clean siding.
	Inspect vents, chimneys & other protected areas for bird & insect nests.
	Clean window & door screens. Repair or replace damaged screens.
	Inspect weather stripping around doors, windows & garage doors. Repair as necessary.
	Inspect caulking & re-caulk as necessary.
	Inspect foundation for cracks, moisture & insects.
	Clean debris away from home, utility equipment & other structures.
	Trim trees & shrubs away from home.
	Inspect wood decks, steps & rails for loose or damaged boards & raised nails.
	Clean space between boards on wood decks, walks & steps.

 

Heating & Cooling:

Have heat pump or air-conditioning system serviced before cooling season begins .

Appliances:

	Inspect water heater’s temperature pressure relief valve for signs of leaks or discharge.
	Replace smoke detector batteries. Vacuum around smoke detector & its sensor .

General Maintenance:

Perform the monthly general maintenance tasks listed above.

Summer:

Exterior:

	Clean & lubricate garage door hinges, rollers & tracks. Tighten screws.
	Inspect paint & sealant on exterior & garage doors, particularly along bottom edge.

Interior:

	Inspect walls & ceilings for cracks, bows, sags & leans.
	Clean & seal tile grout.

Appliances:

	Tighten garbage disposal's drain connections & fasteners.
	Inspect dishwasher for leaks.
	Clean range fan blades & housing.
	Clean & test refrigerator door gasket.
	Vacuum refrigerator coils.
	Clean clothes washer's water inlet filters. Inspect hoses for leaks.
	Vacuum lint from clothes dryer ducts & surrounding areas.

Plumbing:

	Inspect sinks & plumbing shutoff valves for leaks.
	Test toilets for stability & inspect for leaks.
	Inspect caulking around sinks, showers & bathtubs. Re-caulk as necessary.

Electrical:

	“Exercise” circuit breakers.
	Check for frayed appliance cords.

General Maintenance:

Perform the monthly general maintenance tasks at the top of this page.

Winter:

Exterior:

	Inspect roof after large winter storms.
	Inspect gutters and downspouts during a rain storm for leaks.
	Keep gutters clean of ice and debris.
	Check for drafts along doors and windows. Caulk and repair weather stripping if necessary.

Appliances:

	Tighten garbage disposal's drain connections and fasteners.
	Inspect dishwasher for leaks.
	Clean range fan blades and housing.
	Clean and test refrigerator door gasket.
	Vacuum refrigerator  coils.
	Clean cloths washer's water inlet filters. Inspect hoses for leaks.
	Vacuum lint from cloths dryer ducts and surrounding areas.

Plumbing:

	Inspect sinks and plumbing shutoff valves for leaks.
	Test toilets for stability and inspect for leaks.
	Inspect caulking around sinks, showers & bathtubs. Re-caulk as necessary.

Electrical:

	“Exercise” circuit breakers.
	Check for frayed appliance cords.

General Maintenance:

Perform the monthly general maintenance tasks listed at the top of this page.