The Home Maintenance Checklist
Catch the small stuff before it becomes the expensive stuff. The exact checklist our Home Care Plan members get every month. Bookmark, print, share.
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Why this matters
Reactive repairs cost 3-5x more than preventive ones. A $20 caulk job today saves a $2,000 water-damage bill in two years. This is the same checklist our Home Care Plan members get done for them every quarter — included in their plan.
⏱️ Pro tip: Stack monthly tasks the same week each month (e.g., the first weekend) so it becomes a routine instead of something to remember. Print this page and pin it inside a kitchen cabinet.
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Monthly
~15 minutes
- ☐Test smoke + CO detectors (replace batteries if old)
- ☐Replace HVAC filter (write the date on the filter with a marker)
- ☐Run garbage disposal with ice cubes + citrus peel (sharpens + deodorizes)
- ☐Check under sinks for leaks (paper towel test: dry = good)
- ☐Run water in unused bathrooms 30 seconds (keeps traps full)
- ☐Inspect caulking around tub + shower (mold? cracks? recaulk needed?)
- ☐Vacuum refrigerator coils (back or bottom — improves efficiency)
- ☐Wipe down range hood filter (grease buildup is a fire risk)
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Quarterly
~1 hour
- ☐Test all GFCI outlets (button check — kitchen, bathroom, garage, outdoor)
- ☐Inspect roof from ground (binoculars or zoom photo — missing shingles?)
- ☐Check gutters + downspouts (clear after every leaf-fall season)
- ☐Clean dryer vent (back of dryer to wall exit — fire prevention)
- ☐Tighten loose hardware (cabinet pulls, hinges, handrails)
- ☐Lubricate door hinges + locks
- ☐Test garage door auto-reverse (place 2×4 — door should retract on contact)
- ☐Inspect washing machine hoses (cracks or bulges = replace before they burst)
- ☐Flush water heater (1 gallon — removes sediment, extends life)
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Seasonal
~2-3 hours per season
- ☐🌸 Spring: pressure-wash siding, walks, decks
- ☐🌸 Spring: schedule HVAC tune-up before cooling season
- ☐☀️ Summer: inspect deck boards + railings for rot or loose screws
- ☐☀️ Summer: clean window screens and check for tears
- ☐🍂 Fall: clear all leaves from gutters + roof valleys
- ☐🍂 Fall: schedule furnace inspection + chimney sweep
- ☐❄️ Winter: shut off + drain exterior faucets (prevent freeze burst)
- ☐❄️ Winter: check attic insulation depth + caulk drafty windows
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Annual
~Half day
- ☐Service major appliances (washer, dryer, fridge, dishwasher)
- ☐Inspect foundation for cracks or settling
- ☐Have HVAC system professionally inspected
- ☐Test sump pump (pour water into pit, confirm it kicks on)
- ☐Reseal grout in tile floors + showers if water no longer beads
- ☐Replace water filters (fridge, whole-house, water softener)
- ☐Check + tighten all main shutoff valves (water, gas)
- ☐Review home insurance + service warranties
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Don’t want to remember any of this?
Our Home Care Plan members get the entire quarterly checklist handled by our team. Show up, sip your coffee, we do the rest. Plans start at $79/month.
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Spot something on the list you need help with?
From caulking to dryer vents to GFCI outlets — we handle every item on this list and a lot more.