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Home Maintenance Schedule
Home Maintenance Schedule
Grounds and Yard
Spring
Fall
Annually
As Needed
Drain outside water lines and hoses.
x
Clean area wells, window wells, and storm drains
x
x
Check driveways and sidewalks for cracks, yard for settlement and soil erosion.
x
Check safety and reversing mechanism on electric garage door operators, adust if neeeded.
x
Doors and Windows
Spring
Fall
Annually
As Needed
Check doors, windows, and trim for finish failure
x
Check glazed openings for loose putty.
x
Check for broken glass and damaged screens.
x
Check and lubricate sindow hardware.
x
Check weatherstripping for damge and tightness of fit.
x
x
Check caulking at doors, windows, and all other openings and joints between dissimilar materials (like wood and masontry)
x
Exterior Walls
Spring
Fall
Annually
As Needed
Check masonry for cracks and loose joints.
x
Check painted surfaces for paint failure
x
Check siding and trim for damage and decay.
x
Roof
Spring
Fall
Annually
As Needed
Check for damaged or loose shingles, blistered roofing.
x
Check underside of roof where accessible for water stains or dampness
x
Check for damaged flashing.
x
Check for damaged gutters, downspouts, hangers, strainers, and rust.
x
Clean gutters and downspouts.
x
Sweep debris from flat and low slope roofs.
x
Evaluate roof for future replacement.
x
Check vents, louvers, chimney caps and housings for bird nests, ect.
x
x
Check fascias and soffits for paint failure and decay.
x
Check antenna buy wires and supports.
x
Check masonry chimneys
x
Interior Surfaces
Spring
Fall
Annually
As Needed
Check all joints in ceramic tile, laminated plastic, and similar surfaces.
x
x
check grouting around tubs, showers and sinks
x
x
Floors
Spring
Fall
Annually
As Needed
Check for wear and damage, particularly where one material meets another.
x
Evaluate for replacement or refinishing
x
Plumbing
Spring
Fall
Annual
As Needed
Check flush valves, faucets, hose bibs, and supply and drainage piping, including those in basement and/or crawl space
x
Check septic tank
x
Check water heater
x
Electrical Systems
Spring
Fall
Annual
As Needed
Check condition of lamp cords, extension cords, and plugs. Replace at first sign of wear or damage.
x
x
Check exposed and overhead wiring for damage and missing insulation. Replace or repair as needed.
x
If fuses blow or breakers trip frequently, call an electrician to locate the cause and make repairs.
x
If you feel a slight shock or tingling from touching any appliance, disconnect it and make repairs.
x
Test ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI's)
x
x
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