Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist

We’ve compiled a list of seasonal maintenance chores that may help reduce the need to file a claim and keep your home in top shape all year long.

Winter

• Clean and cover outdoor furniture

• Inspect weather stripping near external doors

• Check gutters for leftover autumn debris or ice

• Clean sediment in and around showerheads and faucets

• Clean behind your stove and refrigerator

• Deep clean oven and range hood

• Vaccuum refrigerator coils

• Clean and/or replace your dryer vent

• Inspect caulking in bathrooms

• Test and clean sump pump

• Inspect your fire extinguisher, or take to your nearest fire department for inspection

• Put frost covers on outside water spickets and maintain heat in your home when leaving for an extended period of time.

Spring

• Repair damaged window screens

• clean gutters, downspouts

• Inspect lawn spinklers valves and lines

• Inspect basement or crawlspace for leaks

• Trim trees and shrubs away from your house (at least 3-5 feet)

• Pressure wash

• Reseal decks

• Have your air conditioner serviced

• Service garage door, chain and hinges with oil

• Replace smoke detector batteries

Summer

• Defrost freezer(s) and deep clean refrigerator

• Test GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlets

• Clean outdoor grill

• Inspect driveway and foundation for cracks

• Clear area around heating and cooling units

• Secure loose hardware around doors and windows

• Flush hotwater heater to remove sediment

• Relocate wood piles 30 feet from any structures

• Remove and dispose of vegetation under decks

• Clear window screens and attic vents

Fall

• Disconnect and store outdoor hose

• Trim vegetation away from structures

• Inspect roof for damaged shingles

• Inspect caulking around windows

• Have fireplace or chimney cleaned and serviced

• Clear gutters of debris and check for cracks