Here are some helpful spring and summer seasonal maintenance tips to keep your home in great shape. These tips are important when keeping a future sale in mind. A well maintained home keeps your future costs down and minimizes problems with potential home buyers.
Exterior:
Examine and repair caulking of the windows, stucco, and trim (to prevent water, dust, dirt and insects from entering your home)
Examine paint on siding, trim, and doors (paint is essential for protection and appearance)
Clean and remove debris from gutters if present
Examine roof for loose, cracked, or missing shingles/tiles and repair as necessary
Trim trees and shrubs away from home, including roof
Interior:
Examine and repair caulking at the windows for weatherization and insect control
Close the chimney damper to improve air conditioning efficiency
Clean and wax or oil cabinets to protect the finish
Examine and repair/replace (if needed) weather stripping on exterior doors and windows to reduce energy costs
Examine and repair bath tile grouting, if needed, to prevent moisture damage
Lubricate and adjust locks, hinges and latches
Examine window locks for proper operation and repair as needed
Adjust registers (balance flow) for cooling
Lubricate garage door roller shafts (not tracks) and tighten bolts
Examine cabinets, drawers, and hinges for proper alignment - tighten and adjust as necessary
Clean dryer vent duct and damper to remove any lint or obstructions
Have your a/c or heat pump, and/or evaporative cooler cleaned and serviced by a qualified technician
Replace heat pump or a/c filters
Fall / Winter
Exterior:
Clean and remove debris from gutters, if needed
Check outside faucets and hoses for leaks
Reseed the lawn for green grass all winter long
If you grow grass, consider switching to xeroscaping as we live in a desert and water is precious
Inspect and repair caulking of windows, siding, trim, and other exterior areas as needed
Rinse off a/c compressor/condensing unit coil to remove dirt and plant debris
Drain and clean evaporative cooler for the winter and make ready for spring service
Interior:
Turn on your furnace to make sure it is in proper working order and have serviced by qualified technician
Replace furnace or heat pump filters
Inspect and repair caulking in sinks, tubs, showers, thresholds, walls, windows and other interior areas as needed
Check the fireplace and open the damper of the chimney before first use
Clean and wax all kitchen and bath cabinets and paneling
Be sure to take time to enjoy your well maintained home
Seasonal Maintenance Checklist
