Spring Home Maintenance Checklist Mobile App

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  After consulting your hot water tank owner’s manual, carefully test the temperature and pressure ...

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  Check and clean or replace furnace air filters each month during the heating season.

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  Have fireplace or woodstove and chimney cleaned and serviced as needed.

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  Shut down and clean furnace humidifier, and close the furnace humidifier da mper on units with ce...

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  Check air conditioning system and have serviced every two or three years.

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  Clean or replace air conditioning filter (if applicable)

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  Check dehumidifier and clean if necessary.

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  Turn OFF gas furnace and fireplace pilot lights where possible.

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  Have well water tested for quality.

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  Check smoke, carbon monoxide and security alarms and replace batteries.

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  Clean windows, screens and hardware, and replace storm windows with screens.

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  Open valve to outside hose connection after all danger of frost has passed.

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  Examine the foundation walls for cracks, leaks or signs of moisture, and repa ir as required.

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  Ensure sump pump is operating properly before the spring thaw sets in

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  Re-level any exterior steps or decks which moved due to frost or settling.

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  Check eaves troughs and downspouts for loose joints and secure att achment to your home, clear an...

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  Clear all drainage ditches and culverts of debris.

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  Undertake spring landscape maintenance and, if necessary, fertilize young trees.

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  Inspect wood decks, steps & rails for loose or damaged boards & raised nails.

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  Inspect roof materials & roof flashings

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  Inspect weather-stripping around doors, windows & garage doors.

• ...and More!