Inspect and test smoke and fire alarms
Inspect and replace filters as necessary:
Inspect furnace filter
Pool filter
Clean/vacuum the central air conditioner grill and inside compressor
unit (when in use)
Inspect house exterior for general condition
Air conditioner filter
NOVEMBER
THRU MARCH
APRIL
& MAY
Clean exterior of upper-story windows (twice per year)
Install window screens, repairing as needed
Clean gutters and inspect downspouts (twice per year)
Inspect roof for warping, aging, moss and cracking
Perform seasonal pest control (quarterly)
Replace smoke and fire alarm batteries (at least twice per year)
Trim back any trees and shrubs touching the exterior (twice per
year)
Inspect and touch up exterior paint
Inspect or treat exterior wood for splintering, decay, and cracks
Remove storm windows and inspect window insulation
JUNE,
JULY & AUGUST
Clean and lubricate sliding-glass door tracks and window tracks
Lubricate door hinges and locks
Oil garage door(s)
Patch driveway and other concrete, or treat asphalt
Perform seasonal pest control (quarterly)
Inspect exposed plumbing areas for dampness (at least twice per
year)
Fix loose or cracked caulking around tiles, sinks, tubs, showers,
toilets, and counters
Inspect appliance hoses and ventilation according to owner manuals
Power wash, repair, refinish, and seal decks, reset any protruding
nails
SEPTEMBER
& OCTOBER