Seasonal checklist
Summer home maintenance checklist
The warm-weather jobs and the keep-it-running ones. Long evenings are good for the outdoor projects you keep putting off, and the machines inside still want a look.
A/C service
Every 12 monthsKeeps it cooling through the worst of summer.
Clean dishwasher filter
Every monthA gunked filter means dishes come out dirty.
Clean range hood filter
Every 3 monthsA greasy filter is a grease-fire risk.
Lubricate & test garage door
Every 12 monthsA snapped spring is a heavy, dangerous fix.
Pressure-wash siding & drive
Every 12 monthsGrime and algae age the siding early.
Prune trees & shrubs off the house
Every 12 monthsLimbs on the roof mean damage in the next storm.
Reseal deck
Every 24 monthsBare wood grays, splits and rots.
Seal driveway & fill cracks
Every 36 monthsSealed cracks don't grow into potholes.
Test & balance pool chemistry
Every weekOff-balance water turns green or eats the liner.
Vacuum refrigerator coils
Every 6 monthsDusty coils make the fridge work harder.
Wash windows & swap screens
Every 6 monthsClear views, and bugs kept outside.
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