Here are some suggested timeframes for maintaining the quality of your home.
Items: |
When to service: |
Explanation: |
AC filters
|
Every quarter |
1st 6 months in home change monthly.
|
Ceramic tile grout
|
Every year |
Apply grout sealer to all ceramic grout. Follow manufacturer's
recommendations.
|
| Crawl vents |
Every year |
Open during spring, summer and fall. Winter to be closed.
|
| Entry door thresholds |
Every 6 months |
Adjust if required for air infiltration.
|
Exterior caulking
|
Every 6 months |
Walk the entire perimeter of home, check for cracked,
missing or damaged caulking.
|
| Exterior paint |
Every 6 months |
Inspect the perimeter of the home for peeling paint,
exposing raw wood to the elements.
|
| Fireplace flues |
Every year |
Have professionally cleaned by chimney sweep.
|
| GFIs |
Every quarter |
Test all GFI outlets, exterior, baths, kitchen, basement,
jacuzzi.
|
| Grade of earth FND wall |
Every year |
Assure slope is away from home.
|
| Gutters |
Every 6 months |
Spring: Inspect for winter damage.
|
| Gutters |
Every 6 months |
Fall: Clean thoroughly for leaves and debris.
|
| Hose bibs |
Every 6 months |
Fall: Remove all attachments on hose bib, close shut-off
valve located in your home, open hose bib to drain water, close hose bib
valve.
|
| Hose bibs |
Every 6 months |
Spring: Slowly open shut-off valve located inside your
home.
|
| Humidifier |
Every 6 months |
Follow manufacturer's recommendations.
|
| Ice damming |
As needed |
Have a professional inspect and/or remove ice forming on
your roof.
|
| Landscaping |
As needed |
Water as needed to establish full lawn and overseed
in bare spots.
|
| Landscaping |
Every year |
Trim shrubs and grass as not to impede air flow at our
AC compressor.
|
| Roofing |
Every 6 months |
Fall: Inspect for upcoming winter conditions.
|
| Roofing |
Every 6 months |
Spring: Inspect for winter damage.
|
| Sealer on driveways |
Every year |
Apply in the fall to take advantage of cooler weather
and maximum protection during the winter.
|
| Sliding glass doors |
Every 6 months |
Adjust if required for ease of operation.
|
| Smoke alarms |
Every year |
Test for proper operation.
|
| Smoke alarms |
Every month |
Change batteries.
|
| Splash blocks |
Every 6 months |
Assure slope is away from home.
|
| Sump pump |
Every quarter |
Inspect for debris in the pit and proper operation.
|
| Sump pump |
Every year |
Remove freeze plug from discharge line during cold winter
months.
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| Yard grade |
Every year |
Assure no settling areas appear in yard.
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