Here are some seasonal home maintenance tips from The Tarion Group to help maintain the health and cleanliness of your household.

Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

March

• Clean furnace filter and heat recovery ventilator (HRV)

• Check attic

• Check sump pump (if installed)

• Clean humidifier

• Remove snow and ice from overhang and vents

• Check and reset ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)

• Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors

April

• Check eavestroughs and downspouts

• Clean furnace filter and HRV

• Clean humidifier

• Inspect basement or crawl spaces

• Check roof for loose or cracked shingles

• Check driveways and walks for frost damage

• Check water heater for leaks

• Turn on exterior water supply

• Plan landscaping to avoid soil settlement and water ponding

• Check and reset GFCI

• Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors

May

• Inspect fences

• Check caulking for air and water leaks

• Lubricate weatherstripping

• Check exterior finishes

• Check windows and screens are operating properly

• Check septic system (if installed)

• Check and reset GFCI

• Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors

Summer Home Maintenance Checklist

June

• Inspect air conditioning

• Check roof

• Check sheds and garages

• Check sealing around windows and doors

• Check septic system and clean if necessary

• Fertilize lawn

• Check water heater

• Check and reset ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)

• Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors

July

• Air out damp basements on dry, sunny day

• Clean air conditioner

• Check exhaust fans

• Check water heater for leaks

• Check and reset GFCI

• Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors

August

• Clean air conditioner filter

• Air out damp basements on dry, sunny days

• Inspect driveways and walks

• Inspect doors and locks

• Check and reset GFCI

• Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

September

• Check exterior finishes

• Check garage door tracks and lubricate bearings

• Check caulking for air and water leaks

• Plant new lawn

• Check fireplace and chimney

• Check basement or crawl spaces

• Have humidifier, furnace and HRV serviced

• Check clothes dryer vent

• Check and reset ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)

• Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors

October

• Check windows and screens

• Drain exterior water lines

• Check roof including shingles, flashing and vents

• Check weatherstripping

• Check sealing around windows and doors

• Check septic system

• Winterize landscaping and remove leaves

• Clean furnace filter and HRV

• Clean water heater

• Shut off exterior water supply

• Check eavestroughs and downspouts

• Clean humidifier

• Check and reset GFCI

• Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors

November

• Check attic

• Inspect floor drains to ensure trap is filled with water

• Clean furnace filter and HRV

• Check for condensation and humidity

• Check and reset GFCI

• Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors

Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

December

• Check air ducts

• Check for excessive snow on roof

• Clean furnace filter and heat recovery ventilator (HRV)

• Clean humidifier

• Check and reset ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)

• Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors

January

• Clean furnace filter and HRV

• Check furnace fan belt

• Check water heater

• Check exhaust fans

• Clean humidifier

• Remove snow and ice from roof overhang/vents

• Check and reset GFCI

• Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors

February

• Clean furnace filter and HRV

• Check inside surfaces

• Remove snow and ice from roof overhang/vents

• Check and reset GFCI

Maintenance Tips From: http://www.tarion.com/homeowners/yourwarrantycoverage/Pages/Maintaining-Your-New-Home.aspx