Keep your home running smoothly:
Spring Checklist
Take these steps to keep your new home in tiptop shape, and to freshen it up each spring:
• Change Furnace Filter (Monthly)
• Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
• Clean Aerators on Faucets and Shower Heads
• Inspect Air-Conditioning Unit for Proper Operation
• Inspect Backsplash Caulking and Re-Caulk as Needed
• Inspect Shower and Tub Caulking and Re-Caulk as Needed
• Test GFCI receptacles
• Inspect Exterior Paint, Stain or Siding, Putty & Caulking
• Clean Fins on Outside AC Condensing Unit
• Check Drainage Swales for Proper Rain Water Flow
• Check for Evidence of Termites
• Inspect the Roof and Roof Vents
• Re-Seal Wood Fences
Summer Checklist
Summertime is the time to look over your home and check off the following items:
• Change Air Conditioner Intake Filter (Monthly)
• Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
• Have Carpet Cleaned
• Use Wood Conditioner on All Wood Cabinets
• Inspect Backsplash Caulking and Re-Caulk as Needed
• Lubricate Door Hinges with Silicone Spray
• Monitor Secondary A/C Drain
• Test GFCI receptacles
• Lubricate Rollers & Guides on Garage Door & Opener
• Water Foundation to Maintain Constant Moisture in Dry Seasons
• Seed and Feed Lawn
• Deep Water Shrubs and Trees
• Check Drainage Swales for Proper Rain Water Flow
Fall Checklist
Take care of these items in the fall to prepare for the colder weather:
• Change Furnace Filter (Monthly)
• Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
• Clean Aerators on Faucets and Shower Heads
• Inspect Weather-stripping on All Doors
• Inspect Backsplash Caulking and Re-Caulk as Needed
• Test GFCI receptacles
• Inspect Furnace for Proper Operation
• Inspect Shower and Tub Caulking and Re-Caulk as Needed
• Inspect Dryer Vent for Lint and Debris
• Water Foundation to Maintain Constant Moisture in Dry Seasons
• Rake and Compost Leaves
• Check Drainage Swales for Proper Rain Water Flow
• Inspect the Roof and Roof Vents
Winter Checklist
This final checklist will ensure that your home was properly cared for throughout the year:
• Apply Pest Control (Annually)
• Change Furnace Filter (Monthly)
• Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
• Have Carpet Cleaned
• Test GFCI receptacles
• Use Wood Conditioner on All Wood Cabinets
• Inspect Backsplash Caulking and Re-Caulk as Needed
• Inspect Shower and Tub Caulking and Re-Caulk as Needed
• Re-Caulk Control Joints in Driveway
• Seed and Feed Lawn
• Drain Outside Faucets and Remove all Hoses
• Check Drainage Swales for Proper Rain Water Flow
