Maintaining your property—inside and out—is proactive and preventative, saving you money in the long run. So, stay on top of upcoming tasks with this helpful home maintenance schedule.
Monthly home maintenance
Many home maintenance tasks are monthly, such as:
- Change your HVAC and furnace filters, depending on the season.
- Clear and check heating and air vents for dust and debris, including the dryer vent. Make sure it is venting to the outside properly.
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries as needed.
- Inspect outlets and check electrical cords.
- Clean sink, tub and shower drains.
- Check low-traffic areas and clean them as needed, like flushing the toilet to clean sediment rings and turning on the sinks in guest bathrooms.
- Clean your garbage disposal.
- Check and replace the salt if you have a water softener system.
Quarterly home maintenance
Complete other home maintenance tasks quarterly, performing them every three months.
- Check your water heater’s temperature and pressure valves.
- Evaluate your garage door’s safety function and position the electric eyes correctly.
- Remove and clean sediment out of shower heads and sink aerators.
Seasonal maintenance checklists
Follow this seasonal home maintenance schedule to help your property withstand the elements and more.
Fall
- Test your sump pump by pouring water down the sump pit until the pump turns on.
- Remove, clean and store your window screens.
- If your home has storm windows, install them.
- Remove extra window A/C units.
- Winterize your central A/C.
- Schedule your annual HVAC professional maintenance.
- Clean the chimney and gutters.
- Winterize your outdoor faucets with foam covers.
- Reverse ceiling fans to rotate clockwise to distribute warm air near the ceiling.
Winter
- Check the outdoor faucet covers.
- Inspect the yard of standing water. If water is pooling, add dirt and slope it away from the foundation to help drain it away from the home.
- Deep clean the interior of your home. Don’t forget the basement and garage.
Spring
- Clear your gutters and use a hose to drain them.
- Check exterior siding for damage and repair it if needed.
- Inspect your shingles, flashing and vents.
- Clean and replace windows and screens.
- Trim back trees around your home.
- Install window A/C units if required for the upcoming summer.
- Reverse your ceiling fans to go counter-clockwise to push cold air downward.
- Service your A/C unit.
Summer
- Clean and repair your outdoor decks.
- Wash and apply sealants to wood fences.
- Repair any cracks in your driveway’s asphalt and seal it.
- Flush out your water heater to remove sediment.
- If you noticed drainage problems in the previous seasons, update your drainage systems.
- Replace windows and doors if needed.
Summary
Use this complete annual home maintenance schedule to prepare for the seasons ahead. Are you ready to become a homeowner and put this checklist into action? Contact Ryan Roberts for all your real estate needs! Until then, continue reading our blogs for more real estate tips.