As a home owner, you want to take good care of your investment. This includes scheduling home maintenance. Following this schedule will help you take good care of your home and avoid more expensive repairs in the future.
JANUARY
Change your HVAC filter
Inspect roof and gutters
Vacuum coils on appliances
Check smoke and carbon dioxide detectors
FEBRUARY
Inspect basement for leaks
Clean drains and garbage disposal with boiling
water, baking soda, and vinegar
Test auto reserve feature on your garage door
MARCH
Change your HVAC filter
Test sump pump if you have one
APRIL
Inspect roof, gutters, and chimney
Apply new weather stripping or caulking around doors and windows
Drain water heater
MAY
Change your HVAC filter
Test smoke and carbon dioxide detectors Clean gutters and downspouts
Fertilize your lawn
JUNE
Have your AC unit serviced
Test auto reverse feature on your garage door Oil door opener
Prune shrubs and trees
Wash window and door screens
JULY
Change your HVAC filter
Inspect kitchen and bathroom for leaks Touch up peeling paint outside of your home Clean dryer exhaust vent
AUGUST
Vacuum appliance coils
Clean kitchen appliances
Clean drains and garbage disposal
SEPTEMBER
Change HVAC filter
Test smoke and carbon dioxide detectors Clean gutters and downspouts
Clean fireplace and inspect roof and chimney Install storm windows
Check weather stripping
OCTOBER
Have your furnace serviced
Test auto reverse feature on your garage door Drain sprinkler system
Check water heater for leaks
Rake leaves
Test your snow blower
NOVEMBER
Change your HVAC filter
Place a cover over your AC unit
Close crawl space vents along the foundation
DECEMBER
Clean drains and appliances
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