MAINTENANCE CHECKLISTS FOR YOUR HOME

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

• AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING
  • Check air filters and clean or replace as necessary
  • Vacuum air-supply and air-return registers to remove dust and list
  • Flush air conditioning condensation line by purging 1/2 cup of vinegar with 1/2 cup of hot water.  This will reduce mildew build up and potential obstruction to condensation line.
• GARBAGE DISPOSAL
  • Clean blades by grinding up ice cubes
  • Freshen disposal with baking soda and lemon juice
• RANGE HOOD FAN
  • Clean or replace dirty filter
• SEPTIC SYSTEM
  • Clean septic tank by flushing yeast or other cleaning solution through commode or sink as recommended by your Septic company
• IRRITGATION
  • Check the direction of the sprinter heads and position away from the home

 

 

ANNUAL CHECKLIST

• AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
  • Have yearly maintenance completed on HVAC System
  • Ensure that air supply registers are not blocked by draperies or furniture
• CABINETS
  • Clean and apply a light code of wax if appropriate
  • Check Drawers and hinges for proper alignment. Tight and adjust as necessary.
• DOORS
  • Check screws on door lockset and hardware, tighten as necessary
  • Lubricate bi-fold and by-pass doors as necessary
  • Cleaning sliding door track and apply silicone spray to tracks as necessary
  • Oil moving parts of garage door
  • Tighten all bolts on garage door
  • Check weather stripping on exterior doors as necessary
  • Check caulking on exterior door frame and repair as necessary
• SMOKE DETECTOR
  • Test smoke detector and replace batteries
  • Clean and/or vacuum detector openings
• DRYER VENT
  • Check dryer vent and ductwork for obstructions
  • Clean dryer vent
• ELECTRIC
  • Test and reset al GFCI receptacles
  • Check electrical extension and appliance cords.  Replace frayed or split cords
• EXTERIOR FINISHES
  • Check for cracks and voids in caulking and re-caulk as necessary
  • Check painted surfaces for damage and weathering
• PLUMBING
  • Check water supply lines and values to sinks and toilets.  Tighten if loose or leaking.
  • Clean out faucet aerators, spray nozzles and drains
  • Check to make sure sink and tub stoppers are working
  • Check pipes for drains and water leakage.
  • Check the temperature and pressure relief value to ensure property operation
• WINDOWS
  • Check sills for caulking cracks or separations. Re-caulk if necessary.
  • Check weather stripping around windows and repair as necessary.
  • Check windows fro smooth opening and closing operation. Clean tracks and lubricate as necessary.
  • Inspect window screens and repair or replace as necessary
• INTERIOR CAULKING
  • Check for cracks or separations in caulking around sinks, bathtubs, toilets, faucets, countertops, and backsplashes, ceramic floors, window sills and other areas.
• SEPTIC SYSTEM
  • Have system inspected and pumped as needed
• ROOF
  • Visually inspect roof fro loose, torn, or missing shingles.
  • Check for damage in flashing and soffits
• GUTTERS 
  • Have contractor check and clean gutters, downspouts
  • Check alignment of gutters, downspouts and splash blocks to ensure that water is properly diverted away from the home.
• TERMITE BOND
  • Termite Bond renewal if desired
• WATER HEATER
  • Check with your specific water heater to determine if yearly draining is recommended
• FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  • Check to ensure they are fully charged
• LANDSCAPING
  • Trim bushes, trees, and limbs that are near the exterior walls, AC unit and touching the roof