Year-Round Home Maintenance Checklist
Need a reminder on what projects need to be done around the house? Check out this handy checklist to simplify your homes maintenance schedule.
Winter
December
☐ Inspect and possibly change HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
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January
☐ Inspect and possibly change HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ ____________________________
☐ ____________________________
February
☐ Inspect and possibly change HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ ____________________________
☐ ____________________________
Quarterly
☐ Test smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
☐ Test garage door auto-reverse feature
☐ Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces
☐ Check water softener, add salt if needed
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Biannually
☐ Give your house a deep clean
☐ Vacuum your refrigerator coils
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Annually
☐ Regularly check for ice dams and icicles
☐ Test your electricity to the extent that you can
☐ Tighten any handles, knobs, racks, etc.
☐ Check all locks and deadbolts on your doors and windows
☐ Check caulking around showers/bathtubs; repair as needed
☐ Remove shower heads and clean sediment
☐ Deep clean and inspect the basement
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Spring
March
☐ Inspect and possibly change HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ ____________________________
☐ ____________________________
April
☐ Inspect and possibly change HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ ____________________________
☐ ____________________________
May
☐ Inspect and possibly change HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ ____________________________
☐ ____________________________
Quarterly
☐ Test smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
☐ Test garage door auto-reverse feature
☐ Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces
☐ Check water softener, add salt if needed
☐ ____________________________
☐ ____________________________
Biannuall
☐ Test your water heater’s pressure relief valve
☐ Replace batteries in smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
☐ ____________________________
Annually
☐ Check the exterior drainage
☐ Clean out gutters
☐ Inspect the exterior of your home
☐ Get your AC system ready for summer; consider servicing
☐ Repair/replace damaged window screens
☐ Clear dead plants/shrubs from the house
☐ Check trees for interference with electric lines
☐ Inspect roofing for damage, leaks, etc.
☐ ____________________________
☐ ____________________________
Summer
June
☐ Inspect and possibly change HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ ____________________________
☐ ____________________________
July
☐ Inspect and possibly change HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ ____________________________
☐ ____________________________
August
☐ Inspect and possibly change HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ ____________________________
☐ ____________________________
Quarterly
☐ Test smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
☐ Test garage door auto-reverse feature
☐ Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces
☐ Check water softener, add salt if needed
☐ ____________________________
☐ ____________________________
Biannually
☐ Give your house a deep clean
☐ Vacuum your refrigerator coils
☐ ____________________________
Annually
☐ Check grout in bathrooms, kitchen, etc.; repair as needed
☐ Inspect plumbing for leaks, clean aerators on faucets
☐ Take care of any insect problems you may have
☐ Clean and repair deck/patio as needed
☐ Clean out window wells of debris
☐ Check and clean dryer vent, other exhaust vents to exterior
☐ Clean garage
☐ ____________________________
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Fall
September
☐ Inspect and possibly change HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ ____________________________
☐ ____________________________
October
☐ Inspect and possibly change HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ ____________________________
☐ ____________________________
November
☐ Inspect and possibly change HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ ____________________________
☐ ____________________________
Quarterly
☐ Test smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
☐ Test garage door auto-reverse feature
☐ Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces
☐ Check water softener, add salt if needed
☐ ____________________________
☐ ____________________________
Biannuall
☐ Test your water heater’s pressure relief valve
☐ Replace batteries in smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
☐ ____________________________
Annually
☐ Flush hot water heater and remove sediment
☐ Winterize air conditioning system
☐ Get heating system ready for winter
☐ Turn off and flush outdoor water faucets
☐ Get chimney cleaned
☐ Test sump pump
☐ Check driveway/pavement for cracks
☐ Buy winter gear
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