Maintenance guides
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- Check sinks, toilets and appliance supply lines for leaks
- Check the HVAC filter
- Test smoke/CO alarms and check fire extinguishers
- Run a water-meter leak check
- Clean the dryer vent
- Clean the range-hood filter
- Check toilets for silent leaks
- Inspect washing-machine hoses
- Clear gutters and downspouts
- Check drainage around the foundation
- Inspect exterior caulk and seals
- Schedule cooling-system service
- Schedule heating-system service
- Disconnect outdoor hoses
- Service the water heater
- Locate and label the main water shutoff
- Confirm electrical-panel labels
- Update your home inventory
- Review insurance coverage and deductibles
- Test the sump pump
- Clean refrigerator coils and vents
- Refresh the household emergency kit
- Inspect dishwasher supply lines
- Inspect ice-maker supply lines
- Change replaceable alarm batteries
- Prepare pipes before freezing weather
- Check freeze protection before winter travel
- Check the roof from the ground
- Arrange a chimney and fuel-vent inspection
- Test GFCI protection
- Test garage-door auto-reverse
- Review and test for radon
- Arrange a septic inspection
- Review septic pumping with a professional
- Test private well water
- Replace washing-machine supply hoses
- Replace dishwasher flexible supply hose
- Review ice-maker supply-line replacement
- Plan water-heater replacement
- Replace smoke alarms
- Review carbon monoxide alarm replacement
- Review sump-pump replacement