Seasonal home maintenance is crucial to keep your home in tip top shape. With harsher weather around the corner, check your home's exterior, appliances, weather proofing, heating and cooling, and electrical systems to help prevent breakdowns and save you money.
Keeping on top of your seasonal maintenance will allow you to be proactive in taking care of your home.
September Checklist
- check exterior finishes
- check garage door tracks and lubricate bearings
- check caulking for air and water leaks
- plant new lawn
- check fireplace and chimney
- check basement or crawl spaces
- have humidifier, furnace, and HRV serviced
- check clothes dryer vent
- check and reset ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
- test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
October Checklist
- check windows and screens
- drain exterior water lines
- check roof including shingles, flashing, and vents
- check weather stripping
- check sealing around around windows and doors
- check septic system
- winterize landscaping and remove leaves
- clean furnace filter and HRV
- clean water heater
- shut off exterior water supply
- check eavestroughs and downspouts
- clean humidifier
- check and reset GFCI
- test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
November Checklist
- check attic
- inspect floor drains to ensure trap is filled with water
- clean furnace filter and HRV
- check for condensation and humidity
- check and reset GFCI
- test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
Download your Fall Maintenance Checklist.
