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Home Maintenance Schedule
| Outdoor | Spring | Fall | 1x/Yr |
| 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 | 1x/Yr |
| 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 |
| 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 | |||
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| Check septic tank | x | |
| Check water heater | x |
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
Joe Schmalz,
President
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