Suggested home maintenance schedule

JANUARY :

1. Clean FURNACE FILTER & HRV*
2. Check FURNACE FANBELT
3. Oil FURNACE BLOWER
4. Check WATER HEATER
5. Check EXHAUST FANS
6. Clean RANGE HOOD FILTER

FEBRUARY :

1. Clean FURNACE FILTER & HRV*
2. Clean RANGE HOOD FILTER
3. Check DISHWASHER
4. Check INSIDE SURFACES
5. ANNUAL SAFETY CHECK

a) Door Locks
b) Smoke Detector
c) Window Locks
d) Potential Fire Hazards

MARCH :

1. Clean FURNACE FILTER & HRV*
2. Check ATTIC
3. Check CEILINGS
4. Check SUMP PUMP (if installed)
5. Clean RANGE HOOD FILTER

APRIL :

1. Check EAVESTROUGHS and DOWNSPOUTS
2. Clean FURNAGE FILTER & HRV*
3. Clean HUMIDIFIER
4. Inspect BASEMENT or CRAWL SPACES
5. Check ROOF
6. Check DRIVEWAYS and WALKS
7. Clean RANGE HOOID FILTER
8. Check WATER HEATER
9. LANDSCAPING (Soil Settlement)

MAY :

1. Inspect FENCES
2. Check GROUND SLOPE
3. Check CAULKING
4. Check EXTERIOR FINISHES
5. Check WINDOWS and SCREENS
6. Check SEPTIC SYSTEM (if installed)
7. Clean RANGE HOOD FILTER
8. Check TELEPOSTS
9. LAWN preparation

JUNE :

1. Inspect AIR CONDITIONING
2. Check ROOF
3. Check OUTBUILOINGS
4. Check DOORS
5. Clean RANGE HOOD FILTER
6. Check DISHWASHER
7. SEPTIC SYSTEM (cleaning if necessary)

JULY :

1. Air out damp BASEMENTS on dry, sunny days
2. Clean AIR CONDITIONER
3. Check EXHAUST FANS
4. Clean RANGE HOOD FILTER
5. Check WATER HEATER
6. Fertilize LAWN

AUGUST :

1. Clean AIR CONDITIONER FILTER
2. Check GROUND SLOPE
3. Air out damp BASEMENTS on dry, sunny days
4. Clean RANGE HOOD FILTER
5. Check DISHWASHER
6. Inspect DRIVEWAYS and WALKS
7. Inspect DOORS and LOCKS

SEPTEMBER :

1. Check EXTERIOR FINISHES
2. Check CAULKING
3. Plant new LAWN
4. Check FIREPLACE and CHIMNEY
5. Fertilize LAWN
6. Check OIL TANK
7. Clean RANGE HOOID FILTER
8. Check BASEMENTS or CRAWL SPACES
9. Have FURNACE & HUMIDIFIER & HRV* serviced.

OCTOBER :

1. Check WINEDOWS and SCREENS
2. Drain EXTERIOR WATER LINES
3. Check ROOF
4. Check WEATHERSTRIPPING
5. Check DOORS
6. Check SEPTIC SYSTEM
7. Clean RANGE HOOD FILTER
8. Winterize LANDSCAPING
9. Clean FURNAGE FILTER & HRV*
10. Clean WATER HEATER
1l. Check F-AVESTROUGHS and DOWNSPOUTS

NOVEMBER :

1. Check ATTIC
2. Inspect FLOOR DRAINS
3. Clean RANGE HOOD FILTER
4. Clean FURNACE FILTER & HRV*
5. Check TELEPOSTS
6. Check for CONDENSATION and HUMIDITY

DECEMBER :

1. Check AIR DUCTS
2. Check SNOW ON ROOF
3. Clean FURNACE FILTER & HRV*
4. Clean RANGE HOOD FILTER
5. Clean HUMIDIFIER

* Mechanical Air Handling systems are commonly referred to as HRV.