Seasonal Services and Tips
Spring Home Maintenance
- Check outdoor paint for peeling, cracking and coverage
- Inspect attic for insulation and leak stains
- Inspect exterior trim, gutters, and downspouts
- Drain outdoor faucets and winterize hoses and spigots
- Clean gutters
- Test smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, if needed change batteries.
- Tighten handrails and grab bars
- Clean and adjust ceiling fans so the blades push air down
- Change hose and nozzle washers start up and check for leaks
- Remove storm windows & install screens
- Trim and shape shrubbery
- General exterior cleanup
- Clean, inspect and reattach gutters as required
- Sharpen lawnmower blades
- Remove Storm Windows
- Turn on exterior house faucets
Summer Home Maintenance
- Change indoor air filters
- Tighten screws and nails on decks and patios
- Clean and seal all decks and railings
- Seal cracks in concrete
- Repair drywall dings and use touch–up paint
- Clean out fridge condenser coils and drip pan
- Inspect chimney cap and masonry
- Inspect weather stripping, thresholds, transitions, and windows
Fall Home Maintenance
- Check, tighten and adjust fences, gates and doors
- Fill all sinks, drain and check for leaks
- Check toilet for leaks
- Change indoor air filters
- Check and tighten all light fixtures, wall plugs and wall switches
- Align and adjust all cabinet doors
- Check trim and woodwork for scratches, cracks or pulling away
- Flush hot water heater and refill
- Check crawl–space for moisture and leaks
- Check and clean air registers and grills
- Check fire extinguishers
- Clean dryer vents and exhaust vents
- Inspect roof for missing shingles and gaps around pipes and corners
- Check linoleum for rips, tears and curling
- Check for erosion or shifting around house
- Wash windows
- Install Storm Windows
- Hang “seasonal” lighting
- Review storage area and move temperature sensitive material to warmer areas
- Check all pipes to prevent freezing
Winter Home Maintenance
- Turn on and test gas fireplaces
- Prepare garden equipment for winter
- Clean and adjust ceiling fans so the blades push air up
- Set floor registers and grills to maximize airflow
- Tighten handrails and grab bars
- Check appliance cords, plugs and fixtures for damage or overload
- Test GFCI’s for functionality and safety
- Home safety check: trip hazards, loose carpet, loose steps, concrete, hanging & wires, slippery surfaces, holes, splinters, etc…
- Check all faucets and sinks for leaks and drainage
- Run and check garbage disposal for leaks under the sink
- Tighten door handles, hinge screws and towel racks