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Home Maintenance
Schedule
| Outdoor |
Spring |
Fall |
1x/Yr |
| Drain outside water lines and
hoses |
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x |
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| Clean area wells, window wells, and storm
drains |
x |
x |
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| Check driveways and sidewalks for cracks, yard
for settlement and soil erosion |
x |
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| Check safety and reversing mechanism on electric
garage door openers, adjust if needed |
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x |
| Doors and
Windows |
Spring |
Fall |
1x/Yr |
| Check doors, windows, and trim for finish failure |
x |
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| Check glazed openings for loose putty |
x |
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| Check for broken glass and damaged screens |
x |
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| Check and lubricate window hardware |
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|
x |
| Check weatherstripping for damage and tightness of
fit |
x |
x |
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| Check caulking at doors, windows, and all other openings and
joints between dissimilar materials (like wood and masonry) |
x |
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| Exterior
Walls |
Spring |
| 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 |
Spr |
Fall |
1x/Yr |
As
Needed |
| Check for damaged or loose shingles, blistered
roofing |
x |
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| Check underside of roof where accessible for water stains or
dampness |
x |
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| Check for damaged flashing |
x |
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| Check for damaged gutters, downspouts, hangers, strainers,
and rust |
x |
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| Clean gutters and downspouts |
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x |
| Sweep debris from flat and low slope roofs |
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x |
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| Evaluate roof for future replacement |
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x |
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| Check vents, louvers, chimney caps and housings for bird
nests, etc. |
x |
x |
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| Check fascias and soffits for paint failure and
decay |
x |
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| Check antenna by wires and supports |
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x |
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| Check masonry chimneys |
x |
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| Interior
Surfaces |
Spring |
Fall |
| Check all joints in ceramic tile, laminated plastic, and
similar surfaces |
x |
x |
| Check grouting around tubs, showers and sinks |
x |
x |
| Floors |
Annually |
| Check for wear and damage, particularly where one material
meets another |
x |
| Evaluate for replacement or refinishing |
x |
| Plumbing |
Annual |
As
Needed |
| Check flush valves, faucets, hose bibs, and supply and
drainage piping, including those in basement and/or crawl space |
x |
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| Check septic tank |
|
x |
| Check water heater |
x |
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| Electrical
Systems |
Spr |
Fall |
1x/Yr |
As
Needed |
| Check condition of lamp cords, extension cords, and
plugs. Replace at first sign of wear or damage |
x |
x |
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| Check exposed and overhead wiring for damage and missing
insulation. Replace or repair as needed |
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x |
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| If fuses blow or breakers trip frequently, call an
electrician to locate the cause and make repairs |
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x |
| If you feel a slight shock or tingling from touching any
appliance, disconnect it and make repairs |
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x |
| Test ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI's) |
x |
x |
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