Here's your Home Maintenance Schedule...
Monthly
Check Furnace Filters
Changing your furnace filters regularly can extend the life of your furnace, improve air quality and improve efficiency.
TEST SMOKE & CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
According to NFPA, the death rate per 1,000 reported home fires was more than twice as high in homes that did not have any working smoke alarms as it was in homes with working smoke alarms.
Clean Garbage DIsposal
Avoid foul odors coming from your disposal by cleaning it using baking soda & vinegar or ice & rock salt. You may also consider grinding some citrus peels for a natural deodorizer.
Need a Referral?
Need a little help, or prefer to have someone else handle the work, when it comes to home maintenance? No problem, we can refer you to someone we know and trust who can assist you.
Spring
DE-WINTERIZE
If you winterized your outdoor faucets & sprinkler system you'll need to de-winterize, check sprinkler system for leaks and turn your automatic watering schedules back on.
FErtilize
When to fertilize your lawn depends on the type of grass but is normally done in Spring or Fall.
Clean Refrigerator Coils
Your refrigerator is one of your most expensive appliances to replace and it's easy to maintain by cleaning the coils regularly.
Clean Gutters & Downspouts
Standing water next to your home's foundation is never good which is why cleaning your downspouts and gutters to ensure proper drainage away from the home is important
Service Air Conditioning
Neglecting air conditioner maintenance can lead to reduced efficiency, higher energy costs and shorter lifespan.
Need a Referral?
Need a little help, or prefer to have someone else handle the work, when it comes to home maintenance? No problem, we can refer you to someone we know and trust who can assist you.
Summer
Clean Dryer Vent
Clogged dryer vents can reduce the efficiency of your dryer, or worse cause a fire which is why regularly cleaning your dryer vent is necessary.
Change Furnace Filters
Changing your furnace filters regularly can extend the life of your furnace, improve air quality and improve efficiency.
Run Water in Guest Bathrooms
Unused bathroom drains can lead to smells coming from the sewer line. Simply running some water down the sinks and showers and flushing the toilet will avoid this issue.
Replace BAtteries
Replace batteries in all devices including smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, alarm systems, keyless entry pads, etc.
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Need a little help, or prefer to have someone else handle the work, when it comes to home maintenance? No problem, we can refer you to someone we know and trust who can assist you.
FALL
Clean Refrigerator Coils
Your refrigerator is one of your most expensive appliances to replace and it's easy to maintain by cleaning the coils regularly.
FErtilize
When to fertilize your lawn depends on the type of grass but is normally done in Spring or Fall.
Inspect Roof
The most fundamental purpose of a home is to keep you safe from the elements with your roof being the primary barrier between you and the outside.
Winterize
Your sprinklers need to be winterized if you expect temperatures to fall below freezing to avoid costly damage due to freezing.
Need a Referral?
Need a little help, or prefer to have someone else handle the work, when it comes to home maintenance? No problem, we can refer you to someone we know and trust who can assist you.
WINTER
Test GFCI
GFCI outlets are commonplace in modern homes to protect you from electrical shock but it is best to test them regularly.
Replace BAtteries
Replace batteries in all devices including smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, keyless entry pads, etc.
Change Furnace Filters
Changing your furnace filters regularly can extend the life of your furnace, improve air quality and improve efficiency.
Run Water in Guest Bathrooms
Unused bathroom drains can lead to smells coming from the sewer line. Simply running some water down the sinks and showers and flushing the toilet will avoid this issue.
Inspect Caulking & Seals
Inspect caulking along all bathroom fixtures including bathtubs, toilets, showers & siding and repair if needed. Check all weatherstripping for proper seal and repair if needed.