Winter Home Checklist!
January 11, 2018
Winter
December
- Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
- Clean kitchen sink disposal
- Clean range hood filter
- Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
January
- Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
- Clean kitchen sink disposal
- Clean range hood filters
- Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
February
- Inspect, and possibly change out HVAC filters
- Clean kitchen sink disposal
- Clean range hood filters
- Inspect your fire extinguisher(s)
Quarterly
- Test smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
- Test garage door auto-reverse feature
- Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces
- Check water softener, add salt if needed
Biannually
- Give your house a deep clean
- Vacuum your refrigerator coils
Annually
- Regularly check for ice dams and icicles
- Test your electricity to the extent that you can
- Tighten any handles, knobs, racks, etc.
- Check all locks and deadbolts on your doors and windows
- Check caulking around showers and bathtubs; repair as needed
- Remove showerheads and clean sediment
- Deep clean and inspect the basement
