By part of the house
Seasonal maintenance checklist
The jobs tied to the calendar, the ones where doing them late defeats the point. Also grouped by season: spring, summer, fall and winter.
Winterize outdoor faucets
Every 12 monthsTrapped water bursts the pipe in a freeze.
Blow out the irrigation system
Every 12 monthsWater left in the lines splits them over winter.
Check weatherstripping & door seals
Every 12 monthsWorn seals leak heat and money.
Close the pool for winter
Every 12 monthsClosing it right prevents freeze damage.
Cover / uncover A/C unit
Every 6 monthsProtects the unit through the off-season.
Open the pool for the season
Every 12 monthsGet it swim-ready before the season.
Run & test backup generator
Every monthAn untested generator won't start in the outage.
Start up & check sprinklers
Every 12 monthsFind winter-cracked lines before you rely on them.
Fertilize lawn
Every 6 monthsFeeds the lawn so weeds get less room.
Reverse ceiling fan direction
Every 6 monthsReverse it to push warm air back down.
Test & balance pool chemistry
Every weekOff-balance water turns green or eats the liner.
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