A key to protecting the investment you’ve made in your home is by following a regular maintenance schedule. By performing preventative maintenance on an on-going basis, you’ll avoid many of the big ticket repair items that can lower the value of your home.
Here are some helpful checklists for monthly maintenance. Monthly Maintenance |
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| Test your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector. |
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| Check the filters on your heating and cooling systems. Be sure to clean and change according to the manufacturer’s schedule. |
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| If you have a humidifier or an electronic air filter, check these as well. |
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| Check faucets for drips. Check plumbing for leaks. |
Spring Maintenance
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| Check furnace air filters each month during the heating season. Clean or replace as necessary. |
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| Inspect fireplace, wood stove and chimneys. Have each clean and serviced as needed. |
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| When heating season is complete, shut down and clean furnace humidifier. Close the furnace humidifier damper on units with central air conditioning. |
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| Check air conditioning system and clean or replace air filters. Have system serviced as need (recommend every 2 to 3 years). |
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| Check and clean dehumidifier as necessary. |
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| Where possible, turn off furnace and fireplace pilot lights. |
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| If applicable, have well water tested for quality. |
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| Examine foundation walls for cracks, leaks or signs of moisture. Repair as required. |
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| Check paint on outside walls and fence. Repair and paint as necessary. |
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| Check level of any exterior steps or decks which may have moved due to frost or settling. Re-level as necessary. |
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| Check and clean out gutters and downspouts. Repair loose joints and ensure secure attachment to your home. Clear any obstructions and make sure water flows away from your foundation. |
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| Remove any debris from drainage ditches and culverts. |
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| Prune and fertilize landscaping as necessary. |
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