Buyers Maintenance Schedule

SPRING

March

• Clean furnace filter and humidifier
• Clean range hood filter
• Check sump pump (if applicable)
• Check attic, insulation
• Check roof and eaves for snow and ice buildup, remove as necessary
• Check and clean swales and window wells (if applicable)
• Check and reset GFI
• Test smoke alarms and CO detectors

April

• Check and clean out eavestroughs and downspouts
• Inspect basement and crawl spaces
• Check the roof for loose or cracked shingles
• Check driveways and walkways for hazards
• Check water heater
• Check and renew exterior finishes
• Check and clean window wells (if applicable)

May

• Check caulking for air and water leaks
• Ensure the ground slopes away from the house
• Check windows and screens
• Lubricate weather-stripping
• Check attic
• Lawn preparation and weed control

FALL

September

• Clean furnace filter
• Clean range hood filter
• Check exterior finishes
• Check and redo caulking (windows & doors)
• Check, redo caulking and grout around bathtub and shower exteriors
• Check fireplace and chimney
• Check basement and crawl spaces
• Have furnace and humidifier serviced
• Check clothes dryer vent
• Check and clean window wells (if applicable)

October

• Drain exterior hose bibs, including exterior hoses
• Check roof shingles, vents and flashing
• Check and replace weather-stripping and door sweeps, lubricate as necessary
• Check doors and locks
• Check water heater
• Check eavestroughs and downspouts, remove leaves
• Check and clean window wells (if applicable)

November

• Check attic
• Inspect floor drains and ensure the trap is filled with water
• Check for condensation and humidity, use a dehumidifier
• Balance heating system (if necessary)
• Check and clean window wells (if applicable)

SUMMER

June

• Clean furnace filter
• Clean range hood filter
• Air out damp basements on dry sunny days
• Inspect and clean air conditioner
• Fertilize lawn
• Check the roof for loose shingles and flashing
• Check doors and locks
• Check water heater
• Test smoke alarms and CO detectors

July

• Air out damp basements on dry sunny days
• Clean air conditioner
• Check exhaust fans
• Check water heater
• Clean and check window wells (if applicable)

August

• Air out damp basements on dry sunny days
• Clean air conditioner
• Check smoke alarms and CO detectors
• Check ground slope (slopes away from the house)
• Inspect driveways and walkways
• Inspect doors and locks
• Check and clean window wells (if applicable)

WINTER

December

• Clean furnace filter
• Clean range hood filter
• Check air ducts and clean hot air diffusers
• Clean humidifier
• Check roof and eaves for snow and ice buildup
• Check and clean window wells (if applicable)
• Test smoke alarms and CO detector

January

• Check furnace fan belt for wear
• Oil the furnace motor (follow the instructions in the furnace manual)
• Clean range hood filter
• Check water heater for leaks
• Check exhaust fans
• Check roof and eaves for snow and ice buildup, remove as necessary
• Clean and check swales and window wells (if applicable)

February

• Check interior surfaces
• Check caulking and grout around bathtubs and shower enclosures, recaulk as necessary
• Check roof and eaves for snow and ice buildup
• Check and clean swales and window wells (if applicable)