Home Maintenance Checklist

     How well do you take care of one of your largest Investments? (your home). If your anything like most people probably not well enough. Not because we don't care but because we aren't sure what to maintain or how often. Below Ive put together a list that will help. Although I may not have touched on everything it should be a good guide for you to follow.

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. 

Quarterly

• 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. 

Every 6 months

• 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.
  

Annually

• 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
  

Spring 

• 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.
  

Fall 

• 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!