Home Maintenance Checklist
Monthly- GFCI Receptacles Be sure to press the Test and Reset buttons on these devices to ensure safety.
- Fire extinguishers Check gauge to see that it is fully charged, replace if necessary
- Furnace Check and replace filters if necessary
- Sink Disposal Clean with a little Baking Soda and some Hot water
- Range hood clean grease filter.
- Sump Pump check your sump pump for proper operation. Pour a 5 gal. Bucket of water down the sump pit and make sure pump turns on, pumps out water and shuts off properly.
- Return Air Vents vacuum the return air vents and heat registers.
- Smoke Detectors Change batteries, press test button to ensure proper operation
- Inside Caulking check Caulking around showers, tubs and sinks. scrape out and replace when needed.
- Toilet check for leaks and proper operation.
- Washing Machine check inlet hose screens for debris.
- Dryer Clean lint from dryer exhaust hose and vent.
- Cords Inspect cords for cracked insulation, broken prongs or frayed wires. discard or have repaired if needed.
- HVAC Have a professional inspect and clean your heating/cooling system this is especially important in older furnaces for your safety from possible carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Water heater open drain valve long enough to drain any sediment from bottom of tank.
- Refrigerator vacuum refrigerator coils
- Roof Inspect roof,soffit,eaves and flashing for any damage from snow and ice during winter.
- Gutters clean gutters and downspouts of debris. inspect for any loose fasteners ensure proper drainage.
- Screens inspect for holes,tears or loose edges. Repair if needed.
- Outside Caulking Inspect around doors and windows, Cracks in concrete fill with appropriate Caulk for job.
- Siding inspect and clean siding.
- Ceiling Fans Switch direction of fan so that it blows air down.
- Storm windows check to make sure they seal properly and that they open and close ok.
- Ceiling Fans Switch direction of fan so that is blow up to circulate the hot air near the ceiling.
- Hoses and Faucets Make sure to remove all hoses from the faucets so they do not freeze and rupture the hose bibb.
As I said I may have missed a few things. feel free to leave any comments with things that can be helpful to others. Have a great Day!