Spring Maintenance checklist

Before detailing specific care and maintenance on particular components of your home, we would like to touch upon general upkeep and maintenance of a home. Below are seasonal checklists to assist you 

These lists consolidate our recommendations, as well as the recommendations of Tarion and the Canadian and Mortgage housing corporation. Use these lists with a seasonal home review 

 

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Inside 


Clean or replace filters in: 

  1. Furnace
  2. Heat recovery ventilator (HRV)
  3. Air conditioner 
  4. Range Hood 
  5. Water filter on fridge or main line
  • Service furnace 
  • Clean and shutdown furnace humidifier 
  • Check and reset all GFCI’s 
  • Inspect basement perimeter walls inside and out for signs of moisture 
  • Check Hot water tank for leaks - if rented they will do an annual check up on the equipment free of charge 
  • Flush sediment out of your water heater
  • Turn on exterior water supply 
  • Change lighbulbs as needed
  • Replace batteries in smoke alarms 
  • Dust light fixtures

Outside 

  • Fertilize sod and trees 
  • Check roof for missing, broken shingles, or flashing, remove residual snow and ice if buildup exists?
  • Clean air conditioner - Vacuum exterior of unit and remove any debris or vegetation buildup around unit?
  • Clear all swales, catch basins, and natural points of drainage on your yard of any debris or ice build up 
  • Plan landscaping to avoid soil settlement and water ponding and repair any soil settlement around foundation walls - ground should gradually slope away from walls 
  • Check exterior caulking for deterioration?
  • Check exterior finishes and ensure windows and screens are operating properly ?
  • Test smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide detectors - check expiry dates
  • Clean lint traps for dryer.
  • Seal driveway

 

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Feb 13, 2020