Winter
December January February
☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters ☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters ☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal ☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal ☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters ☐ Clean range hood filters ☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s) ☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s) ☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________
Quarterly Annually
☐ Test smoke/carbon monoxide detectors ☐ Regularly check for ice dams and icicles
☐ Test garage door auto-reverse feature ☐ Test your electricity to the extent that you can
☐ Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces ☐ Tighten any handles, knobs, racks, etc.
☐ Check water softener, add salt if needed ☐ Check all locks and deadbolts on your doors and windows
☐ _____________________________________________________________ ☐ Check caulking around showers and bathtubs; repair as needed
☐ _____________________________________________________________ ☐ Remove showerheads and clean sediment
Biannually
☐ Deep clean and inspect the basement
☐ _____________________________________________________________
☐ Give your house a deep clean ☐ _____________________________________________________________
☐ Vacuum your refrigerator coils
☐ _____________________________________________________________
☐ _____________________________________________________________
Spring
March April May
☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters ☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters ☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal ☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal ☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters ☐ Clean range hood filters ☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s) ☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s) ☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________
Quarterly Annually
☐ Test smoke/carbon monoxide detectors ☐ Check the exterior drainage
☐ Test garage door auto-reverse feature ☐ Clean out gutters
☐ Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces ☐ Inspect the exterior of your home
☐ Check water softener, add salt if needed ☐ Get your air conditioning system ready for summer; consider servicing
☐ _____________________________________________________________ ☐ Repair/replace damaged window screens
☐ _____________________________________________________________ ☐ Clear dead plants/shrubs from the house
Biannually
☐ Check trees for interference with electric lines
☐ Inspect roofing for damage, leaks, etc.
☐ Test your water heater’s pressure relief valve ☐ _____________________________________________________________
☐ Replace batteries in smoke/carbon monoxide detectors ☐ _____________________________________________________________
☐ _____________________________________________________________
☐ _____________________________________________________________
Summer
June July August
☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters ☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters ☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal ☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal ☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters ☐ Clean range hood filters ☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s) ☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s) ☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________
Quarterly Annually
☐ Test smoke/carbon monoxide detectors ☐ Check grout in bathrooms, kitchen, etc.; repair as needed
☐ Test garage door auto-reverse feature ☐ Inspect plumbing for leaks, clean aerators on faucets
☐ Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces ☐ Take care of any insect problems you may have
☐ Check water softener, add salt if needed ☐ Clean and repair deck/patio as needed
☐ _____________________________________________________________ ☐ Clean out window wells of debris
☐ _____________________________________________________________ ☐ Check and clean dryer vent, other exhaust vents to exterior of home
Biannually
☐ Clean garage
☐ _____________________________________________________________
☐ Give your house a deep clean ☐ _____________________________________________________________
☐ Vacuum your refrigerator coils
☐ _____________________________________________________________
☐ _____________________________________________________________
Fall
September October November
☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters ☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters ☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal ☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal ☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters ☐ Clean range hood filters ☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s) ☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s) ☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________ ☐ _______________________________________
Quarterly Annually
☐ Test smoke/carbon monoxide detectors ☐ Flush hot water heater and remove sediment
☐ Test garage door auto-reverse feature ☐ Winterize air conditioning system
☐ Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces ☐ Get heating system ready for winter
☐ Check water softener, add salt if needed ☐ Turn off and flush outdoor water faucets
☐ _____________________________________________________________ ☐ Get chimney cleaned
☐ _____________________________________________________________ ☐ Test sump pump
Biannually
☐ Check driveway/pavement for cracks
☐ Buy winter gear
☐ Test your water heater’s pressure relief valve ☐ _____________________________________________________________
☐ Replace batteries in smoke/carbon monoxide detectors ☐ _____________________________________________________________
☐ _____________________________________________________________
☐ _____________________________________________________________
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