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Maintenance Checklist

Below is a home maintenance checklist of all things pertinent to your home based on the answers you provided.
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Checklist
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Category
Item
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Estimated Cost to Update
Est. Hours
Priority
Frequency
Appliances
8
Check Sump Pump
​
00
4
Once a Year
Clean Clothes Dryer Vent
​
00
1
Once a Year
Clean Electrical appliances and check for leaks or damages
​
00
1
Once a Year
Refrigerator Coils
​
00
1
Once a Year
Clean Under Major Appliances
​
00
Quarterly
Clean Kitchen Sink and Disposal
​
00
1
Monthly
Change range Hood and Filters
$25
00
1
Monthly
Clean Out Washer and Dryer
$50
00
1
Bi-Annually
Backyard & Garden
5
Power Wash Patios and Siding
​
00
7
Once a Year
Spray for Weeds
​
00
4
Once a Year
Maintain Plant Growth ( Trim and Prune)
$400
00
8
Once a Year
Aerate and Fertilize Lawn
$250
00
9
Once a Year
Store Outdoor Furniture
​
00
5
Once a Year
Foundation & Garage
3
Check basement, home interior and exterior for cracks
​
00
4
Once a Year
Termite Inspection
$10
00
4
Once a Year
Lubricate Garage Door Springs
​
00
7
Once a Year
Furniture & Fixtures
8
Clean/Replace Bathroom and Kitchen Fixtures
$650
00
6
Once a Year
Counter top protection Wax
​
00
10
Once a Year
Tighten any Knobs or Racks
​
00
8
Once a Year
Lubricate Entry Locks
​
00
6
Once a Year
Dust Ceiling Blade Fans
​
00
4
Once a Year
Shampoo Carpets
$550
00
3
Once a Year
Apply Scotchguard / Upholstery Protection
​
00
4
Once a Year
Check outlets, light fixtures, and light bulbs
$100
00
6
Once a Year
Heating & Cooling
5
Clean faucet aerators
​
00
3
Once a Year
service air conditioning
$250
00
7
Once a Year
Drain Hot Water Heater
​
00
6
Once a Year
Service Heating System
$200
00
3
Once a Year
Clean/change HVAC Filters
$30
00
7
Monthly
Outside
11
Check Weather Stripping
​
00
8
Once a Year
Clean out Gutters
​
00
4
Once a Year
Inspect Roofing damage and leaks
​
00
3
Once a Year
Check Sprinkler System
​
00
5
Once a Year
Inspect roofing for leaks and damages
​
00
6
Once a Year
Flush Water in unused spaces
​
00
Quarterly
Spray for Pests & Remove Any Wasp Nests
​
00
Quarterly
Drain Hoses
​
00
7
Once a Year
Touch up Outside Paint
$125
00
7
Once a Year
Check home for Mold
​
00
5
Once a Year
Check Emergency Kits
​
00
5
Bi-Annually
Rooms
8
Check and repair grout in home (bathroom & Kitchen)
​
00
1
Once a Year
Check home Inventory (Food Storage and Cleaning Supplies)
​
00
Quarterly
Home Repair/Project Audit
​
00
Quarterly
Bi-Annual Deep Clean
​
00
Bi-Annually
Check and Repair Caulk in Bathroom.
​
00
3
Once a Year
Rotate or Flip Mattress and cushions
​
00
2
Once a Year
Clean Chimney
​
00
4
Once a Year
Check Emergency Kits
​
00
1
Once a Year
Seasonal
2
Hang Christmas Lights
​
00
4
Once a Year
Take Down Christmas Lights
​
00
1
Once a Year
Windows, Walls & Doors
4
Clean Windows
$150
00
2
Once a Year
Steam Blinds / Wash Curtains
​
00
8
Once a Year
Window Wells
​
00
7
Once a Year
Wash Walls & Apply Paint touch ups where needed
$75
00
7
Once a Year
Winter
0
Wiring & Plumbing
6
Check Generator
​
00
2
Once a Year
Clean Air Ducts & Vents
​
00
4
Once a Year
Water Panel humidifier (Clean/Replace)
​
00
8
Once a Year
Electrical Inspection
$200
00
4
Once a Year
Plumbing Inspection
$200
00
8
Once a Year
Test Smoke and Carbon Monixide Detectors
​
00
3
Monthly
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