Here are some seasonal home maintenance tips to get you started.
This will save you expensive home repairs and inconveniences.
Spring Maintenance
THINGS TO DO AS THE WEATHER
STARTS TO WARM
- Change furnace filter (monthly basis)
- Check for ground settlement around foundation and fill where needed
- Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (change batteries annually)
- Clean around AC compressor units (always leave 12” clearance around the unit)
- Inspect air conditioning unit for proper operation
- Inspect granite & marble countertops; re-seal as needed
- Inspect exterior paint, stain or siding, putty and caulking
- Inspect exterior plumbing fixtures for any signs of leakage
- Inspect shower and tub caulking; re-caulk as needed
- Inspect eaves and gutters; clean as needed
- Lubricate door hinges with silicone spray
- Turn on all water supply to exterior hose bibs.
Fall Maintenance
PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR
THE UPCOMING WINTER SEASON
- Change furnace filter (monthly basis)
- Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (change batteries annually)
- Check furnace for proper functioning (don’t wait until it gets cold!)
- Clean eaves, gutters and downspouts of all debris
- Inspect roof for damaged shingles (from a ladder, do not walk on your roof!)
- Inspect dryer vent clean out lint and debris
- Inspect granite & marble countertops; re-seal as needed
- Test gas fireplace operation (Note: First time use, run for at least one hour)
- Clean out window weep holes
- Turn off all water supply to exterior hose bibs.
- Drain all bleeder caps
Summer Maintenance
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO CARE
FOR YOUR HOME THROUGH
THE SUMMER MONTHS
- Change furnace filter (monthly basis)
- Check if pest control is necessary around your home
- Check drain swales for proper flow
- Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (change batteries annually)
- Inspect caulked areas; re-caulk as needed
- Inspect and clear downspouts/splash pads for proper drainage
- Inspect shower and tub caulking; re-caulk as needed
- Inspect weather stripping on all doors
- Test GFCI receptacles
- Test alarm system (if applicable)
Winter Maintenance
KEEP YOUR HOME RUNNING SMOOTHLY
THOUGH THE COLDEST TIME OF YEAR
- Change furnace filter (monthly basis)
- Check drainage yard swales for proper flow
- Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (change batteries annually)
- Test GFCI receptacles
- Check all window weep holes for debris; clean if dirty