After you buy: Maintaining your home and protecting your investment Home maintenance calendar Use this checklist as a guide for simple maintenance tasks and repairs you can do throughout the year. January and February Clean or replace your furnace filter Check your heat recovery ventilator (HRV) and wash or replace the filter Make sure that all air intakes, exhausts and meters are clear of snow Clean your humidifier Clean your oven range hood filter Check the drainage trap in your basement floor and fill it with water if needed March and April Clean or replace your furnace filter Check your HRV and wash or replace filter Clean your humidifier and turn it off Check the sump pump Check the gutters and downspouts and clean them if needed September and October Check and clean your fireplace and chimney if needed Clean your oven range hood filter Clear leaves from the eavestroughs Check your roof for signs of wear or damage Close the outside hose connection Close your windows and skylights Clean and reactivate your HRV if it was turned off for the summer Prepare your outdoor plants and trees for winter November and December Check your furnace and clean or replace the filter Check your HRV and wash or replace the filter Clean your humidifier and turn it on (if needed) Check your exhaust fans Make sure your gas valve is clear of ice and snow
Test your space heating system Close the vents to crawl spaces
Inspect your air conditioner and service it if needed Inspect your basement or crawl space for signs of water damage Open the vents to outdoor crawlspaces Make sure the ground in your yard slopes away from the foundation wall May and June Open the hose connection outside Clean the windows, screens and hardware and install screens Check that all air intakes and exhausts are clear of debris Clean your oven range hood filter Turn off your HRV if you keep your windows open in the summer (leave it running if you usually keep your windows closed) Start spring landscaping in your yard July and August Use a dehumidifier if your basement is damp Clean the filter in the air handling unit if you have central air conditioning Check all exterior finishes and wood for deterioration Check the caulking and weatherstripping around windows and the door to your garage Check the drainage trap in your basement floor and fill it with water if needed Have your furnace or heating system serviced
Once a year Dust or vacuum your electric baseboards Vacuum the ducts behind your warm-air and return-air grilles Test the plumbing shut-off valves to make sure they’re working Test the pressure relief valve on the hot water tank and drain water from the tank Check all your smoke alarms, fire escape routes, fire extinguishers and window and door locks Check and oil the door hinges if needed Lubricate the garage door motor, chain, etc. Check your attic for signs of moisture in the summer or fall Every two to five years Check and repair any cracks in your driveway Check and repair the chimney cap and the caulking between the cap and the chimney Refinish all wood surfaces including the window frames and doors Check the septic system and clean it if needed (usually about once every three years)
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