Section 10: A Home Maintenance Checklist
Every home or apartment should be maintained. If you are renting, your landlord will take care of many tasks. Below is a yearly maintenance checklist for each season with jobs that you, your landlord, or members of your Circle of Support can complete.
SPRING (April/May/June):
| DONE | TASK |
| Clean or change furnace filters. | |
| Inspect foundation walls for any signs of cracking. Check basement and crawlspace for any cracks or signs of dampness or water infiltration. | |
| Replace batteries in smoke detectors (if applicable). | |
| Have central air conditioning serviced by a licensed technician. | |
| Remove storm windows/doors, clean, and store (if applicable). | |
| Clean up yard. | |
| Turn on water supply for outdoor faucets. | |
| Arrange for lawn maintenance | |
| Clean out gutters and downspouts. | |
| Clean dryer venting. | |
| Clean bathroom vent fans. | |
| Have carpets professionally cleaned. | |
| Repair window screens. | |
| Inspect and clean trash containers. |
SUMMER (July/August/September):
| DONE | TASK |
| Clean or change furnace filters. | |
| Ensure lawn/yard maintenance is being properly completed. | |
| Inspect and clean trash containers. |
FALL (October/November/December):
| DONE | TASK |
| Have heating system cleaned and inspected by a licensed professional. | |
| Have hot water heater drained and inspected by a licensed professional. | |
| Change thermostat battery (if applicable). | |
| Clean or change furnace filters. | |
| Put storm doors/windows back in place. | |
| Rake and bag leaves from lawn and store garden hoses. | |
| Turn water supply to outside water faucets off from inside house. Leave outside faucets in open position to combat frozen/burst pipes. | |
| Remove debris from gutters and downspouts after leaves have fallen. | |
| Arrange for winter snow removal & buy something to melt ice on walks. | |
| Clean dryer venting from dryer completely through to outside of house. | |
| Inspect doors & windows for proper weather stripping. Replace as needed. | |
| Inspect and clean trash containers. |
WINTER (January/February/March):
| DONE | TASK |
| Clean or change furnace filters. | |
| Watch closely for signs of ice collecting in gutters | |
| Ensure proper snow-removal | |
| Inspect and clean trash containers. |
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