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Home maintenance schedule

Monthly: check the HVAC filter and test smoke and CO alarms. Spring: cool-system check-up, gutters, sprinkler start-up, exterior walk-around. Fall: heating check-up, gutters, winterize outdoor water, store the mower. Yearly: flush the water heater, replace alarm batteries, clean the dryer vent.

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Home maintenance schedule

Checklist

  • Check the HVAC filterMonthly
  • Test smoke and CO alarmsMonthly
  • Run water in unused sinks and showers; check under sinks for leaksMonthly
  • Cooling system check-upSpring
  • Clean guttersSpring
  • Start up the sprinkler system and check for leaksSpring
  • Walk the exterior: siding, caulk, foundation, roof from the groundSpring
  • Heating system check-upFall
  • Clean guttersFall
  • Winterize outdoor faucets and sprinklersFall
  • Store the mowerFall
  • Flush the water heaterYearly
  • Replace smoke alarm batteriesYearly
  • Clean the dryer vent ductYearly

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A schedule only works if you see it at the right time. Put each task on a recurring reminder (in UpNext, a calendar, or a note on the furnace) so you are not relying on memory once a year.

Questions

What maintenance does a house need every year?

At minimum: a heating and cooling check-up, gutter cleaning (twice), smoke alarm batteries, a water heater flush, and winterizing outdoor water lines in cold climates.

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General guidance for typical homes. Follow your equipment manufacturer's instructions and local codes, and hire a pro for anything you're not comfortable doing.