Monthly Maintenance Menu
JANUARY:
Vacuum & clean bathroom fan grills
Inspect humidifier water panel. Descale as needed.
Inspect and clean heat exchanger filters
Vacuum kitchen refrigerator coils & exterior vents
Inspect/clean refrigerator door gaskets and interior vents
Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed.
Visual inspection of home exterior addressing vent/air intake obstructions
As time allows, address items on homeowner’s to-do list.
FEBRUARY:
Descale dishwasher and clean out drain filter
Inspect humidifier water panel. Descale as needed.
Inspect faucet aerators. Clean/replace as needed.
Test and tighten all knobs, handles and hinges throughout the house
Inspect under all sinks for evidence of water issues/damage
Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed.
Visual inspection of home exterior addressing vent/air intake obstructions
As time allows, address items on homeowner’s to-do list.
MARCH:
Clean filter in tankless water heaters
Clean condensation lines from heat exchanger, furnace, humidifier, etc…
Inspect humidifier water panel. Descale as needed.
Test all drains. Clean out drain lines and adjust stoppers as needed.
Visually inspect attic for pests and water damage
Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed.
Visual inspection of home exterior addressing vent/air intake obstructions
As time allows, address items on homeowner’s to-do list.
ARIL:
Test sump pump. Inspect sump basin for issues. (inspect unsealed basins only) Address odors if present.
Inspect humidifier water panel. Descale as needed.
Inspect & clean gutters (Includes 100 feet of gutter under “normal” conditions not exceeding 22’ above ground)
Visual inspection of roof & foundation
Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed.
Visual inspection of home exterior addressing minor issues like caulk repairs, vent obstructions, insects, wasp nests, etc.
As time allows, address items on homeowner’s to-do list.
MAY:
Turn off humidifier and adjust manual seasonal dampers if present.
Inspect humidifier water panel, replace as needed
Install window/door screens
Turn on exterior water
Inspect exterior hose bibs
Inspect & place garden hoses
Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed.
Visual inspection of home exterior addressing minor issues like caulk repairs, vent obstructions, insects, wasp nests, etc.
As time allows, address items on homeowner’s to-do list.
JUNE:
Clean range vent grease filter
Turn off gas fireplace pilots. Clean fireplace glass.
Clean & inspect A/C unit
Clean exterior air intakes
Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed.
Visual inspection of home exterior addressing minor issues like caulk repairs, vent obstructions, insects, wasp nests, etc.
As time allows, address items on homeowner’s to-do list.
JULY:
Vacuum & clean bathroom fan grills
Fill minor asphalt and concrete cracks (Minor cracks are ¼” or less)
Clean exterior dryer vent
Empty/clean washing machine drain pump filter (accessible filters only)
Inspect and clean heat exchanger filters
Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed.
Visual inspection of home exterior addressing minor issues like caulk repairs, vent obstructions, insects, wasp nests, etc.
As time allows, address items on homeowner’s to-do list.
AUGUST:
Descale dishwasher and clean out drain filter
Lubricate all garage door hinges, springs, bearings, rollers, and pivot points
Test garage safety shut-off
Inspect fire extinguisher
Inspect under all sinks for water issues/damage
Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed.
Visual inspection of home exterior addressing minor issues like caulk repairs, vent obstructions, insects, wasp nests, etc.
As time allows, address items on homeowner’s to-do list.
SEPTEMBER:
Clean entire length of dryer vent line
Inspect and tighten laundry hoses
Inspect and test gas fireplaces. Light pilot.
Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed.
Visual inspection of home exterior addressing minor issues like caulk repairs, vent obstructions, insects, wasp nests, etc.
As time allows, address items on homeowner’s to-do list.
OCTOBER:
Inspect exterior hose bibs
Winterize exterior plumbing and A/C unit
Inspect, drain & store hoses
Remove, inspect, vacuum & store window & door screens (Larger homes may require extra time)
Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed.
Visual inspection of home exterior addressing minor issues like caulk repairs, vent obstructions, insects, wasp nests, etc.
As time allows, address items on homeowner’s to-do list.
NOVEMBER:
Turn on furnace humidifier & adjust manual seasonal damper if present
Inspect & clean gutters (Includes 100 feet of gutter under “normal” conditions not exceeding 22’ above ground)
Inspect weather stripping around exterior doors
Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed.
Visual inspection of home exterior addressing minor issues like caulk repairs, vent obstructions, insects, wasp nests, etc.
As time allows, address items on homeowner’s to-do list.
DECEMBER:
Test/replace smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries
Test/replace garage door keypad batteries.
Inspect humidifier water panel. Descale/replace as needed.
Clean/sanitize kitchen sink garbage disposal
Empty/clean washing machine drain pump filter (accessible filters only)
Clean fireplace glass as needed
Adjust/lubricate problem doors, hinges and/or locks
Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed.
Visual inspection of home exterior addressing vent/air intake obstructions
As time allows, address items on homeowner’s to-do list.