Replace AC/Furnace Filter
Every 4 months on the 15th
View Task Replacing your air conditioning or furnance filter is important to ensure your equipment continues to operate properly. A old and clogged filter can wreak havoc on your equipment and shorten its life span. Be sure to use a good quality filter rated for at least 3 months. This isn't the time to be frugal. The better the filter, the better the air quality in your home.
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Inspect water softner and add salt
The 5th of every month
View Task If your home is not equiped with a water softener, you may consider having one installed. Otherwise, feel free to remove this task from your list. Ensuring that there is adequare salt in your softener is essential to its operation. Visually inspecting the unit on a regular basis can help identify if there are any leaks or anything else out of normal.
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Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and replace batteries
Every year on January the 20th
View Task The smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home are there to keep you and your family safe. Under no circumstance should you disable them. Regularly testing and replacing the batteries in these devices can be the different between life and death.
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Flush water heater
Every year on March the 10th
View Task Flushing your homes hot water heater is an often neglected, but critical, part of home maintenance. Flushing your hot water heater on a yearly basis can greatly extend the life of your unit, as well as ensuring that it delivers the maximum volume of hot water.
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Clean garbage disposal
Every 4 months on the 2nd
View Task You may think that normal operation of your garbage disposal would keep it clean and tiday, and you'd be wrong. As with all the other appliances and devices in your home, regular maintenance is key. Spend some time maintaining your garbage disposal and it will last longer and not stick up your kitchen.
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Inspect fireplace and flue
Every year on September the 25th
View Task If you have a traditional wood burning fire place, it's essential to ensure it is safe and ready for use. Damage to the fire box or heavy deposits of creote can cause house fires. Be sure to conduct this critical home maintenance prior to the start of your fireplace season.
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Inspect roof for damage
Every year on September the 1st
View Task Your home's roof is like the umbrella that keeps everything dry underneath it. It's important to perform a visual inspection of your roof to make sure there is no damage from storms, leaves or debris piling up (which can cause rot), or any other indication of an issue. Obviously you must be careful when heading up to the roof, so if you aren't comfortable with ladders or heights then you might want to hire a professional to take a look on your behalf.
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Pressure wash windows and exterior
Every year on June the 8th
View Task Washing the exterior of your home is more than just keeping things looking nice. A good washing will lengthen the lifetime of your paint and exterior finishes, help avoid rot, and help do away with bugs and pests. If you're using a power washer on your exterior siding, be sure that you don't crank up the pressure and damage wood or vinyl siding. Cleaning isn't necessarily about the pressure, but the application of a good cleaning solution.
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Clean carpets
Every year on February the 15th
View Task Cleaning your carpets keeps your house looking great, lengthens the lifetime of your carpets, and can help eliminate sources of odor in your home. You can rent carpet cleaning machines from your local hardware stores and most grocery chains. This is one of those jobs that you may get much better results with a professional carpet cleaning company sice the equipment they use is not generally available to homeoweners.
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