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HOME MAINTENANCE


If you have to search through paid bills to find out when maintenance projects were last completed around the house, search no more.  We’ve created a master sheet for home maintenance.  This system is easy and gives you a quick and organized way to keep track of all the things you do to keep your home well maintained.   Keep these completed maintenance checklists in a three-ring binder or a file for easy reference.  And be sure to check your owner’s manuals for frequency of maintenance. 

Monthly MaintenanceAnnual Maintenance
Quarterly MaintenanceOther frequency _______________________
Semi-annual MaintenanceDate completed: _______________________
Plumbing:
Sump pumps inspected
Water filters changed (whole house, ice maker, sinks)    
Water heater flushed
Water softener maintenance
Water systems, outdoor, winterized
Water systems, outdoor, activated (hose bibs, irrigation systems, etc.)
Well water filter changed
Well water pressure gauge inspected – replaced if necessary
Other ___________________________
Other ___________________________
Batteries:
Air filter changed
Battery backup units tested
Carbon monoxide batteries changed
Garage door remotes batteries changed
Garage door keypad batteries changed
Security system alarm battery changed
Smoke detector batteries changed
Thermostat battery (programmable unit only)
Other ___________________________
Other ___________________________
Generator:
Battery charged/changed
Fuel changed
Fuel filter changed
Oil changed
Oil filter changed
Spark plugs changed
Other ___________________________
Other ___________________________
Interior:
Attic fan (whole house) inspected and serviced
Carbon monoxide detectors tested
Dehumidifier inspected and serviced
Dryer vent at interior wall connection inspected and cleaned (lint build-up)
Dryer vent at roof connection inspected and cleaned
Fireplace flue checked and cleaned  (for creosol)
Inspect fire extinguishers
Humidifier checked and serviced
Smoke detectors tested
Other ___________________________
Other ___________________________
Mechanical:
Air conditioning filters changed
Air conditioning system (central) inspected and serviced
Air conditioners (window) inspected and serviced
Heating unit filters changed
Heating system (central) inspected and serviced
Other ___________________________
Other ___________________________
Exterior:
Attic ventilation fans checked
Chimney exterior inspected
Doors and windows caulked
Garage door, lubricate springs, rollers and hinges
Gutters cleaned
Irrigation inspection and repairs
Insecticide
Lawn and plant fertilization
Lawn weed control
Propane tank filled
Septic tank inspected
Window weep holes cleaned
Other ___________________________
Other ___________________________
Outdoor Equipment:
Lawn equipment winterized
Lawn equipment fueled
Snowblower fueled
Snowblower winterized
Other ___________________________
Other ___________________________
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