Spring Maintenance Tips
- Clean area wells, window wells, and storm drains
- Check driveways and sidewalks for cracks, yard for settlement and soil erosion
- Check doors, windows, and trim for finish failure
- Check glazed openings for loose putty
- Check for broken glass and damaged screens
- Check caulking at doors, windows and all other openings and joints between dissimilar materials (like wood and masonry)
- Check masonry for cracks and loose joints
- Check painted surfaces for paint failure
- Check siding and trim for damage and decay
- Check roof for damaged or loose shingles, blistered roofing
- Check underside of roof where accessible for water stains or dampness
- Check roof for damaged flashing
- Check for damaged gutters, downspouts, hangers, strainers, and rust
- Check exterior vents, louvers, and chimney caps and housings for bird nests, etc.
- Check masonry on chimneys
- Check fascias and soffits for paint failure and decay
- Check all interior joints in ceramic tile, laminated plastic, and similar surfaces
- Check grouting around tubs, showers, and sinks
- Check condition of lamp cords, extension cords, and plugs, Replace at first sign of wear or damage
- Test Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI’s)
- Clean dirt and dust from around furnaces, water heaters, and refrigerators
- Look for insect infiltration
Summer Maintenance Tips
- Test Air Conditioner before the full heat of summer begins
- Look for insect infiltration
- Inspect exterior walls, roof, gutters, drainage, and windows after a wind, rain, and hail storm
- Seal any noticed exterior holes/passages from outside to inside where insects can access
- Note any poor drainage after heavy rains
Fall Maintenance Tips
- Drain outside water lines and hoses, disconnect hoses from house faucets
- Check weather-stripping for damage and tightness of fit
- Clean gutters and downspouts
- Remove window air conditioners for winter
- Clear any leaves, brush and drying debris from near the house
- Check roof for any loose or blistered shingles
- Check exterior vents, louvers, and chimney caps and housings for bird nests, etc.
- Check weather-stripping for damage and tightness of fit
- Check all interior joints in ceramic tile, laminated plastic, and similar surfaces
- Check grouting around tubs, showers, and sinks
- Check vents, louvers, and chimney caps and housings for bird nests, etc.
- Check condition of lamp cords, extension cords, and plugs, Replace at first sign of wear or damage
- Test Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI’s)
As Required Maintenance Tips
- Clean gutters and downspouts
- Check septic tank
- If fuses blow or breakers trip frequently, call an electrician to locate the cause and make repairs
- If you feel a slight shock or tingling from touching any appliance, disconnect it and make repairs
- Clean or change air filters (monthly)
