Home Maintenance Schedule

	Home Maintenance Schedule
Quarterly		Date last completed
Plumbing
Faucets and shower heads	Check interior and exterior faucets for leaks. Clean aerators. Replace washers if necessary.
Drains	Clean with baking soda. Pour water down unused drains.
Pipes	Inspect visible pipes for leaks.
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets	Check under and around for leaks.
Toilets	Check for stability and leaks.
Water heater	Check area around water heater for leaks. If you have hard water, drain 1-2 gallons water.
Interior
Garage door	Lubricate hardware. Inspect mechanism for free travel.
Window and door tracks	Check to see if weep holes are open. Clean out dirt and dust. Lubricate rollers and latches.
Basement or crawl space	Check for cracks or any sign of dampness or leaks.
Ceramic tile	Check and clean grout.
Electrical and appliances
Heating and cooling systems	Clean and replace filters. It should be checked once a month and replaced or cleaned as needed. Some filters are reusable and are supposed to be taken out, washed with a hose and reinserted. A dirty filter can lower the efficiency of the heating/cooling system, increase heating costs and cause fires.
Kitchen exhaust fan	Remove and clean the filter. Clean accumulated grease deposits from the fan housing.
Refrigerator	Clean dust from top. Clean refrigerator drain pan. Clean and defrost freezer if necessary.
Dishwasher	Check outside and under the dishwasher for leaks.
Wiring, electrical cords, and plugs	Check for wear or damage. Replace if necessary.
Smoke detector	Test for proper operation and replace batteries if necessary.
GFI outlets	Test for proper operation.
Exterior
Foundation	Inspect visible areas, vents, and ducts for cracks, leaks, or blockages.
Landscaping	Check for proper drainage.
Concrete and asphalt	Clean oil and grease.
Fall		Date last completed
Plumbing
Plumbing shut-off valves	Inspect for proper operation.
Outside faucets	Remove hoses to prevent freezing of water lines.
Evaporative cooler	Winterize
Water heater	Flush out hot water to remove accumulated sediment. If you have a gas-fired water heater, check to make sure it is venting properly. Light a match next to the vent and wave it out (don't blow it out). See if the smoke is pulled into the vent. If it isn't, call Miller & Company.
Faucet aerators	Check for proper flow of water. If the flow is reduced, clean the aerator screens.
Interior
Countertops	Inspect for separations at sinks and backsplash. Recaulk where required.
Tiled areas	Inspect for loose or missing grout or caulking. Regrout or recaulk if necessary.
Shower doors/tub enclosures	Inspect for proper fit. Inspect caulking and recaulk if necessary.
Weather stripping	Check caulking around windows and doors. Check window and door screens. Adjust or replace if necessary.
Fireplace	Inspect flues. Clean if necessary. Inspect fireplace brick and mortar for cracks or damage.
Electrical and appliances
Heating system	Service heating system.
Cooling system	Remove debris from around units and clean with garden hose. Remove window air conditioner or protect with weatherproof cover. Clean and replace filters if necessary.
Refrigerator coils	Clean.
Combustible appliances	Inspect and service if necessary.
Exterior
Roof	Check for leaks. Check for damaged, loose, or missing shingles. Check vents and louvers for birds, nests, squirrels, and insects. Check flashing around roof stacks, vents, and skylights for leaks.
Chimney	Clean and check for deteriorating bricks and mortar. Check for leaks. Check for birds, nests, squirrels, and insects.
Gutters and downspouts	Clean and check for leaks, misalignment, or damage.
Exterior walls	Check for deteriorating bricks and mortar. Check siding for damage or rot. Check painted surfaces for flaking.
Landscaping	Trim shrubbery around walls. Remove tree limbs, branches, or debris that can attract insects (no wood or shrubbery should be closer than 3 inches to your house). Maintain grading.
Lawn and patio furniture	Clean and store or cover with weatherproof material.
Spring		Date last completed
Plumbing
Water heater	Flush out hot water to remove accumulated sediment.
Plumbing fixtures	Check the shutoff valve at each plumbing fixture to make sure they function.
Interior
Attic	Examine for evidence of any leaks. Check insulation and remove or add if necessary. Check for evidence of birds, squirrels, raccoons, etc. Check for proper ventilation.
Countertops	Inspect for separations at sinks and backsplash. Recaulk where required.
Tiled areas	Inspect for loose or missing grout or caulking. Regrout or recaulk if necessary.
Shower doors/tub enclosures	Inspect for proper fit. Inspect caulking and recaulk if necessary.
Weather stripping	Check caulking around windows and doors. Check window and door screens. Adjust or replace if necessary.
Kitchen	Clean the kitchen exhaust hood and air filter
Electrical and appliances
Heating and cooling system	General furnace inspection: Look for rust, scaling on heat exchanger, and proper flame color; note odd sounds or smells; and check condition of venting. Remove debris around units.
Circuit breakers	Trip and reset the circuit breakers.
Inspect electrical panel	Remove any combustible materials such as paper boxes or flammable liquids from the area near the main electrical panel.
Extension cords	Replace all extension cords that have become brittle, worn or damaged.
Light fixtures	Make sure the light bulbs in your fixtures are the correct wattage. If too high a wattage bulb is used in a light fixture, heat produced inside the fixture can lead to fire inside the fixture, ceiling or wall.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector	Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Refrigerator	Clean coils.
Clothes dryer	Clean clothes dryer exhaust duct and space under the dryer.
Exterior
Decks	Scrub mildewed areas and treat for water stains, mildew, and fungus.
Roof	Clean. Check for leaks. Check for damaged, loose or missing shingles.
Chimney	Clean and check for deteriorating bricks and mortar. Check for leaks. Check for birds, nests, squirrels, and insects.
Gutters and downspouts	Clean and check for leaks, misalignment, or damage.
Windows	Clean.
Exterior walls	Check for deteriorating bricks and mortar. Check siding for damage or rot. Check painted surfaces for flaking.
Landscaping	Trim shrubbery around walls. Remove tree limbs, branches, or debris that can attract insects (no wood or shrubbery should be closer than 3 inches to your house). Maintain grading.