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:
- Furnace (have furnace serviced)
- Heat recovery ventilator (HRV)
- Humidifier pad
- Water filter on fridge or main line
- Run Dehumidifier/ check basement for dampness
- avoid humidity levels in your basement above 60%
- The best dehumidification comes from running your air conditioner
- If you have any plumbing fixtures that are rarely used (basement laundry tub) run water briefly to maintain the water in the trap
- Examine basement pipes for condensation or dripping, and take corrective action as necessary (eg, reduce humidity and/or insulate cold water pipes)
- Check air conditioning systems
- Inspect basement floor drain to ensure trap contains water. Refill with water if necessary
- If you have a plumbing fixture that isn’t used frequently, such as a laundry tub or spare bathroom sink, tub or shower stall, briefly run some water to ensure water remains in the trap
- Deep clean area rugs and carpeting
- Vacuum bathroom fan covers
- Clean and inspect exterior exhaust vents and intake vents. Disconnect the duct connected to the dryer and vacuum the lint from the duct
- Inspect/ clean basement windows and window frames
- Clean Kitchen Exhaust fan filter
- Change fan direction - air pushes down run fan counter clockwise
Outside
- Open pool
- Check water heater for leaks
- Have water heater serviced/ flushed
- Check and reset GFCI
- Inspect driveways and walkways
- Clean BBQ grates with oven cleaner and SOS pads
- Lubricate garage door hardware and ensure it’s operating properly
- Lubricate automatic garage door opener motor, chain, etc, and ensure auto-reverse mechanism is properly adjusted
- Check and replace damaged caulking and weather stripping around windows and doorways, including the doorway between the garage and home
- Inspect electrical service lines for secure attachment where they enter the home, and make sure there isn’t water leaking into the house along the electrical conduit
- Remove any plants that contact, or roots that penetrate, the siding or brick
- Safely climb up on the roof, or use binoculars, to check its general condition, noting any sagging that could indicate structural problems requiring further investigation from the attic. Check the condition of shingles and replace/repair as necessary. Examine all roof flashing, such as that located at chimney and roof joints, for any signs of cracking or leaking
- Sweep chimneys connected to any woodburning appliance or fireplace, and inspect them for problems
- Check chimney cap and caulking between the cap and chimney
- Repair driveway and walkways as needed
- Replace or repair damaged steps that pose a safety risk
Every homeowner should own a hygrometer that measures temperature and relative humidity (RH). The ideal relative humidity for health and comfort is about 40–50%. In the winter months, it may have to be lower than 40% RH to avoid condensation on the windows.
Health Canada recommends keeping the humidity above 30% in winter and making sure it doesn't exceed 55% in summerYOU CAN ALSO SEE OUR
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