Item to be Checked
 Quarterly Spring Fall Annually
Exterior        

Roof

        

Check for leaks

       X

Check for damages, loose, or missing shingles

   X X  

Check vents, louvers ans chimneys for birdsnests, squirrels and insects

   X X  

Check flashing around roof stacks, vents, chimneys, skylights for leaks

   X X  

Check chimneys for deteriorating bricks and mortar

   X X  

Trim tree limbs away from roof

 X      
         
Gutters and downspouts
        

Check for leaks, misalignment, or damage

   X X  

Remove debries from gutters and downspouts

 X      
         

Exterior Walls

        

Check brick walls for deteriorating bricks and mortar

  X X  

Check siding for damage, warping, or rot

X      

Check painted surfaces for flaking or damage

   X X  

Trim shrubbery around walls

 X      

Doors and Windows

        

Check caulking and weather stripping around doors and windows

    X  

Check glazing putty around window panes

     X  

Check window and door screens; patch or replace as needed.

 X      

Lawn and Garden

        

Remove tree limbs, branches, or debris that can attract insects

   X X  

Maintain grading sloped away from foundation walls

      X

Driveways, Walkways, Patios

        

Check for cracks or deterioration. Reseal or repair if necessary.

  X X  

Clean and store patio furniture

     X  
         
Interior        

Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide Detector

        

Check Operation

   X X  

Change Batteries

       X

Heating and Cooling

        

Remove debris from around units. Clean with garden hose.

   X X  

Remove window air conditioner or protect with weatherproof cover

       X

Replace or clean air conditioner and furnace filters

       X

Service heating system and heat pump

       X

Clean and service humidifier

       X

Check for signs of leakage from water heater. Drain to remove any sediment

       X

Faucets

        

Check interior and exterior faucets for leaks; replace washers if necessary

 X      

Drain outside faucets

     X  

Attic

        

Check for leaks

 X      

Check insulation. Replace or add as necessary

     X  

Check for signs of birds, squirrels, racoons, etc. Remove.

 X      

Check for proper ventilation

     X  

Basement

        

Check for dampness and leakage after wet weather

 X      

Check for insects

   X X  

Baths

        

Check for evidence of leaks around toilet, under sinks.

 X      

Check grout on ceramic tile

 X      

Kitchen

        

Check for leaks under sink, around dishwasher

 X      

Clean refrigerator coils at the rear of the unit

   X X  

Electrical

        

Check all wiring and plugs for wear or damage. Replace if required.

X      
         
Safety Tips        

Know location of main water shut off valve

        

Know location of main electrical disconnect or breaker

        

Know location of main emergency shut off switch for heating system

        

Mark and label each circuit in the electrical panel box

       

Call licensed electrician if fuse blows frequently or circuit breaker trips frequently