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Maintenance Checklist

Welcome to the Home Inspections Today, LLC maintenance checklist. I’ve pulled together some of the most common maintenance requirements frequently done during the different seasons. 

​Spring

  • Check for any damages on your roof

  • Check the fascia and trims for deterioration

  • Have an HVAC professional inspect and maintain your systems

  • Check your water heater for leaks or rust

  • Clean gutters and insulate the attic appropriately

  • Clean your kitchen exhaust hood and air filter

  • Check shut-off valves at all plumbing fixtures to make sure they work

  • Test all AFCI and GFCI devices

  • Clean dryer exhaust and damper

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Summer

  • Check kids playing equipment

  • Check your wood deck or concrete patio for deterioration

  • Check the nightlights at the top and bottom of all stairs

  • Check exterior siding

  • Check all window and door locks

  • Check your home for water leaks

  • Check the water hoses on the clothes washer, refrigerator icemaker and dishwasher for cracks and bubbles

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Fall

  • Check your home for water leaks 

  • Have a heating professional check your heating system every year

  • Protect your home from frozen pipes 

  • Run all gas-powered lawn equipment until the fuel is gone 

  • Test your emergency generator 

  • Have a certified chimney sweep inspect and clean the flues and check your fireplace damper 

  • Remove bird nests from chimney flues and outdoor electrical fixtures 

  • Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms 

  • Make sure the caulking around doors and windows is adequate to reduce heat/cooling loss 

  • Make sure that the caulking around your bathroom fixtures is adequate to prevent water from seeping into the sub-flooring

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Winter

  • Clean the gutters and downspouts 

  • Confirm firewood at least 20 feet away from your home 

  • Remove screens from windows and install storm windows 

  • Familiarize responsible family members with the gas main valve and other appliance valves 

  • Clean the clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper and space under the dryer 

  • Make sure all electrical holiday decorations have tight connections 

  • Clean the kitchen exhaust hood and air filter 

  • Check the water hoses on the clothes washer, refrigerator icemaker and dishwasher for cracks and bubbles 

  • Check your water heater 

  • Test all AFCI and GFCI devices

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