Home Maintenance Checklist

Periodic Exterior Maintenance

• [ ] Rake debris away from side of house and other structures.
• [ ] Clean out gutters.
• [ ] Check and repair all caulking around exterior, especially windows.
• [ ] Clean leaves from around air conditioner.
• [ ] Inspect and replace weather stripping, if needed.
• [ ] Clean out under decks and porches if applicable.
• [ ] Inspect and repair glazing compound, if needed.
• [ ] Clean out basement window wells, if applicable.

Most HVAC systems maintenance should be done twice a year, once before the heating season and once before the cooling season.

• [ ] General furnace inspection. Look for rust, scaling on heat exchanger, proper color flame. Note odd sounds or smells. Check condition of venting.
• [ ] Test for proper draft at furnace and/or water heater diverter, examine flue for leaks, rust, damage.
• [ ] Examine pressure-temperature relief valve for leaking, and test, if desired.
• [ ] Arrange for appropriate regular servicing and cleaning.

• [ ] Automatic garage door opener.
• [ ] GFCI receptacles and GFCI circuit breakers.
• [ ] Smoke alarms.
• [ ] General inspection of heating unit and water heater.
• [ ] Test pressure-temperature relief valve located on top, or on the side of, hot water heater(s).

• [ ] Clean and seal tile grout.
• [ ] Inspect plumbing shutoff valves and replace any leaking washers.
• [ ] Inspect toilets for stability, do not overtighten flange bolts.
• [ ] "Exercise" circuit breakers. (Be careful!!!)
• [ ] Vacuum smoke alarms.
• [ ] Vacuum refrigerator coils.
• [ ] Inspect fireplace flue for glossy build up of creosote and have it cleaned regularly.
• [ ] Inspect fireplace firebrick and mortar of cracks and deterioration.

• [ ] Inspect and clean faucet aerators and shower heads.
• [ ] Clean frost-free refrigerator drain pan.
• [ ] Inspect dishwasher for leaks.
• [ ] Clean kitchen exhaust fan filters.
• [ ] Check and replace, if needed, heating system air filter.
• [ ] Drain 1 to 2 gallons of water from water heater. (Be careful, this water is hot!!!)
• [ ] Maintain drains with baking soda or hot water, not with chemical drain openers.
• [ ] Pour water down unused drains.
• [ ] Inspect foundation, pipes, vents and ducts visible from inside.
  

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