A new year has arrived and with it brings new beginnings. What better time to think about improving your home? If you are a homeowner then staying on top of home maintenance tasks throughout the year is important. You want to be sure to stay ahead of the game to avoid expensive repairs. Not sure where to start? Don’t worry we have created a month to month guide you can follow to keep your home in tip-top shape. As always ServiceMaster offers 24/7 Emergency Fire & Water Damage Services should you need us!
January
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/change batteries if needed
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/change batteries if needed
Change HVAC filters
Change HVAC filters
Vacuum refrigerator coils
Vacuum refrigerator coils
Clean garbage disposal
Clean garbage disposal
Clean range hood filters
Clean range hood filters
February
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/change batteries if needed
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/change batteries if needed
Check showers and bathtubs for cracks, repair with caulk if necessary
Check showers and bathtubs for cracks, repair with caulk if necessary
Change lightbulbs to energy-efficient bulbs, if not done already
Change lightbulbs to energy-efficient bulbs, if not done already
Run water and flush toilets in rooms not used often
Run water and flush toilets in rooms not used often
Touch up interior paint in rooms where needed
Touch up interior paint in rooms where needed
Clean garbage disposal
Clean garbage disposal
March
Inspect your roof/make repairs if needed
Inspect your roof/make repairs if needed
Change HVAC filters
Change HVAC filters
Check drainage on the exterior of your home
Check drainage on the exterior of your home
Get your AC system ready by having it serviced
Get your AC system ready by having it serviced
Fix any broken screens in your home
Fix any broken screens in your home
Clean garbage disposal
Clean garbage disposal
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
April
Check handles and knobs around your home and tighten if needed
Check handles and knobs around your home and tighten if needed
Clean gutters, remove debris or leaves
Clean gutters, remove debris or leaves
Get rid of any dead plants/shrubs from home
Get rid of any dead plants/shrubs from home
Clean garbage disposal
Clean garbage disposal
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
May
Check and clean outdoor lighting
Check and clean outdoor lighting
Trim trees, shrubs, and bushes
Trim trees, shrubs, and bushes
Clean window screens
Clean window screens
Spring clean the inside of your home
Spring clean the inside of your home
Clean garbage disposal
Clean garbage disposal
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
June
Check grout in your home, use caulk where needed
Check grout in your home, use caulk where needed
Change HVAC filters
Change HVAC filters
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Clean garage
Clean garage
Clean garbage disposal
Clean garbage disposal
Check plumbing for any leaks
Check plumbing for any leaks
Power wash your siding and windows
Power wash your siding and windows
Clean and make any repairs to your deck
Clean and make any repairs to your deck
July
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Clean outwells in windows
Clean outwells in windows
Treat any insect problems
Treat any insect problems
Clean garbage disposal
Clean garbage disposal
Vacuum refrigerator coils
Vacuum refrigerator coils
August
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Clean garbage disposal
Clean garbage disposal
Inspect basement or crawl space for moisture
Inspect basement or crawl space for moisture
Fix any cracks in driveway/walkway
Fix any cracks in driveway/walkway
September
Check roof for damaged shingles or leaks
Check roof for damaged shingles or leaks
Clean garbage disposal
Clean garbage disposal
Power wash siding and windows
Power wash siding and windows
Flush water heater
Flush water heater
Prepare heating system for winter
Prepare heating system for winter
Clean garbage disposal
Clean garbage disposal
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Apply lawn fertilizer
Apply lawn fertilizer
October
Run water and flush toilets in areas not used often
Run water and flush toilets in areas not used often
Turn off and flush water faucets outside
Turn off and flush water faucets outside
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Clean garbage disposal
Clean garbage disposal
Inspect and clean chimney
Inspect and clean chimney
November
Clean carpet
Clean carpet
Clean lint from dryer vent
Clean lint from dryer vent
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Clean kitchen exhaust hood and filter
Clean kitchen exhaust hood and filter
Clean garbage disposal
Clean garbage disposal
December
Clean garbage disposal
Clean garbage disposal
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Remove showerheads and clean
Remove showerheads and clean
Inspect plumbing for leaks
Inspect plumbing for leaks
Take inventory of your valuables
Take inventory of your valuables