Barrie Home Maintenance Tips for Home Owners
Valuable tips and information gathered during over 9,000 home inspections. Some maintenance issues are seen over and over again. Pictures show the extent of damage that can occur if proper maintenance procedures are not followed.
We are including this handy check list which can help you keep your home running at its best.
Winter
December
☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
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January
☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
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February
☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
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Quarterly
☐ Test smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
☐ Test garage door auto-reverse feature
☐ Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces
☐ Check water softener, add salt if needed
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Biannually
☐ Give your house a deep clean
☐ Vacuum your refrigerator coils
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Annually
☐ Regularly check for ice dams and icicles
☐ Test your electricity to the extent that you can
☐ Tighten any handles, knobs, racks, etc.
☐ Check all locks and deadbolts on your doors and windows
☐ Check caulking around showers and bathtubs; repair as needed
☐ Remove showerheads and clean sediment
☐ Deep clean and inspect the basement
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Spring
March
☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
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☐ _______________________________________
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April
☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
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☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________
May
☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________
Quarterly
☐ Test smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
☐ Test garage door auto-reverse feature
☐ Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces
☐ Check water softener, add salt if needed
☐ _____________________________________________________________
☐ _____________________________________________________________
Biannually
☐ Test your water heater’s pressure relief valve
☐ Replace batteries in smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
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Annually
☐ Check the exterior drainage
☐ Clean out gutters
☐ Inspect the exterior of your home
☐ Get your air conditioning system ready for summer; consider servicing
☐ Repair/replace damaged window screens
☐ Clear dead plants/shrubs from the house
☐ Check trees for interference with electric lines
☐ Inspect roofing for damage, leaks, etc.
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Summer
June
☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________
July
☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________
August
☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________
Quarterly
☐ Test smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
☐ Test garage door auto-reverse feature
☐ Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces
☐ Check water softener, add salt if needed
☐ _____________________________________________________________
☐ _____________________________________________________________
Biannually
☐ Give your house a deep clean
☐ Vacuum your refrigerator coils
☐ _____________________________________________________________
☐ _____________________________________________________________
Annually
☐ Check grout in bathrooms, kitchen, etc.; repair as needed
☐ Inspect plumbing for leaks, clean aerators on faucets
☐ Take care of any insect problems you may have
☐ Clean and repair deck/patio as needed
☐ Clean out window wells of debris
☐ Check and clean dryer vent, other exhaust vents to exterior of home
☐ Clean garage
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Fall
September
☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________
October
☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________
November
☐ Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
☐ Clean kitchen sink disposal
☐ Clean range hood filters
☐ Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________
☐ _______________________________________
Quarterly
☐ Test smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
☐ Test garage door auto-reverse feature
☐ Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces
☐ Check water softener, add salt if needed
☐ _____________________________________________________________
☐ _____________________________________________________________
Biannually
☐ Test your water heater’s pressure relief valve
☐ Replace batteries in smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
☐ _____________________________________________________________
☐ _____________________________________________________________
Annually
☐ Flush hot water heater and remove sediment
☐ Winterize air conditioning system
☐ Get heating system ready for winter
☐ Turn off and flush outdoor water faucets
☐ Get chimney cleaned
☐ Test sump pump
☐ Check driveway/pavement for cracks
☐ Buy winter gear
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