Home Maintenance Checklist
The seasonal jobs that keep a house dry, warm, and safe — grouped by time of year, with how often each one is due. Use it as a printable guide, or let DidWe remember the dates for you.
Spring
| Task | Frequency |
|---|
| Clean gutters and downspouts | Spring and autumn |
| Inspect the roof | Yearly |
| Service the air conditioning | Yearly, before summer |
| Check exterior caulking and paint | Yearly |
| Test outdoor faucets and hoses | Spring |
- •Clean gutters and downspouts: Clear leaves so meltwater and rain drain away from the foundation.
- •Inspect the roof: Look for missing shingles, lifted flashing, or moss growth from the ground or a ladder.
- •Service the air conditioning: Clean the outdoor unit and check that it cools before the first hot week.
- •Check exterior caulking and paint: Reseal gaps around windows and doors to keep water and drafts out.
- •Test outdoor faucets and hoses: Look for split pipes or drips after winter freezing.
Summer
| Task | Frequency |
|---|
| Replace HVAC filter | Every 1–3 months |
| Clean dryer vent and lint duct | Every 6–12 months |
| Trim trees and shrubs near the house | Yearly |
| Inspect deck, fence and outdoor wood | Yearly |
| Check window and door screens | Yearly |
- •Replace HVAC filter: Sooner with pets or allergies; a clogged filter raises energy use.
- •Clean dryer vent and lint duct: Lint buildup is a common fire risk and slows drying.
- •Trim trees and shrubs near the house: Keep branches away from the roof, siding, and power lines.
- •Inspect deck, fence and outdoor wood: Reseal or stain when water no longer beads on the surface.
- •Check window and door screens: Patch tears before insect season peaks.
Autumn
| Task | Frequency |
|---|
| Service the heating system | Yearly, before winter |
| Clean gutters again | After leaf fall |
| Drain and shut off outdoor faucets | Before first frost |
| Sweep the chimney | Yearly if used |
| Seal drafts around windows and doors | Yearly |
- •Service the heating system: A yearly check keeps the furnace or heat pump efficient and safe.
- •Clean gutters again: Blocked gutters cause ice dams in freezing climates.
- •Drain and shut off outdoor faucets: Prevents burst pipes when temperatures drop.
- •Sweep the chimney: Creosote buildup is the main cause of chimney fires.
- •Seal drafts around windows and doors: Weatherstripping is one of the cheapest heating savings.
Winter and year-round
| Task | Frequency |
|---|
| Test smoke and CO detectors | Monthly |
| Test the fire extinguisher gauge | Monthly |
| Flush the water heater | Yearly |
| Run and check the sump pump | Every 3–6 months |
| Check for plumbing leaks under sinks | Every 3 months |
| Clean refrigerator coils | Every 6–12 months |
| Check the water softener or filter | Every 3–6 months |
- •Test smoke and CO detectors: Press the test button; replace batteries yearly and the unit every 10 years.
- •Test the fire extinguisher gauge: The needle should sit in the green zone.
- •Flush the water heater: Removes sediment that shortens the tank's life.
- •Run and check the sump pump: Pour water into the pit to confirm it switches on.
- •Check for plumbing leaks under sinks: Small drips lead to mold and rotting cabinets.
- •Clean refrigerator coils: Dusty coils make the compressor work harder.
- •Check the water softener or filter: Top up salt or replace cartridges as the manual specifies.
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