Spring Maintenance Checklist
Every spring is the only spring, a perpetual astonishment.
– Edith Pargeter –
Interior
- Remove storm windows and install screens
- Clean and lubricate your window channels
- Clean glass on windows and doors
- Reverse ceiling fans to direct heat upward
Insulation And Ventilation
- Test your humidifier
- Check your attic for proper insulation
- Clean your dryer vent
- Check vents for birds, squirrels, and other pests
Electrical Systems
- Test all smoke and CO detectors and replace batteries
- Test and reset your GFCI and AFCI outlets/breakers
HVAC
- Change your filters
- Hire an HVAC Contractor to service your system
- Install window AC units and ensure a proper fit
Plumbing
- Check all fixtures for leaks
- Check tile joints, grout, and caulking
- Remove hoses from storage and open spigots
- Check faucets and valves for leaks or damage
- Check washing machine hoses
Exterior
- Repair glazing and caulk around windows and doors
- Repair cracked bricks and missing mortar
- Repair freeze/thaw cracks on hardscapes
- Repair, prime, and paint areas with peeling paint
- Remove debris from yard and high traffic areas
- Search for signs of colonized insects or pests
Roof
- Check your roof for damage or missing shingles
- Check for cracked flashing or damaged sealant
- Trim branches and trees away from the roof
Structure
- Check your chimney for cracks and leaks
- Check your basement and foundation walls for cracks
- Check your crawlspace for moisture and water
Water Control
- Test your sump pump for proper operation
- Clean your gutters and window wells
- Extend downspouts away from your foundation
- Make sure the grading directs water away
Fuel Services
- Check your gas/oil tank for odors and leaks
Property
- Test your lawn mower and trimmer
- Treat your lawn with fertilizer and pest control
- Power wash and seal your deck, fence, and patio
- Remove outdoor furniture from storage
- De-winterize and service your irrigation system
