Homeowner Maintenance Tips for Each Season

A little bit of maintenance will go a long way in keeping your home trouble free, energy efficient and safe. Here are a few homeowner maintenance tips to consider throughout the year.

Homeowner Maintenance Tips: Winter

Replace furnace filters once a month
Clean dryer vent
Clean air filters
Check caulk on windows and doors
Test sump pump
Change batteries in smoke detectors / carbon monoxide detectors
Turn off and remove outside hose lines
Disconnect and drain outdoor hoses
Turn off and drain all exterior faucets-a hard freeze could burst faucets or pipes
Test and clean the sump pump, and replace batteries if applicable

Homeowner Maintenance Tips: Spring

Change batteries in smoke detectors / carbon monoxide detectors
Replace furnace filters once a month
Reverse ceiling fan direction for downward flow
Clean gutters
Check roof for loose, damaged, or missing pieces
Re-seed yard or bare spots in your yard (weed, feed, fertilize, lime
Re-mulch shrub beds
Check foundation for proper drainage (add fill dirt if needed to keep water draining away from the foundation)
Check gutters
Clean condensate lines prior to starting up the air conditioner
Re-caulk shower and bath tile, escutcheons, and plumbing penetrations
Clean exterior window sills before installing screens
Install window screens
Have septic field serviced

Homeowner Maintenance Tips: Summer

Replace furnace filters once a month
Change batteries in smoke detectors / carbon monoxide detectors
Re-paint and re-caulk exterior wood surfaces every 2-3 years (this will help wood products last their longest and beautify your investment)
Treat pressure treated decks, steps, etc. every 2 years
Clean and lubricate windows and sliding glass doors for smoother sliding
Locate gravity drains for any obstructions