Home Maintenance Checklist(Seasonal Guide)

The tasks homeowners forget—until they cause damage, void warranties, or delay insurance claims.

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Owning a home means staying ahead of dozens of small but critical maintenance tasks. Miss them, and you risk higher repair costs, denied warranty claims, or preventable damage.

This checklist shows what to do, when to start thinking about it, and why it matters—so nothing slips through the cracks.

Winter → Early Spring (January–March)

Start thinking about these by: late January

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    Check furnace and HVAC filters
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    Inspect attic and basement for moisture
    Commonly missed

    Winter condensation and ice dams often reveal leaks you won't see in summer.

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    Review appliance warranties
    Commonly missed

    Many winter appliance failures are covered—but only if documentation is available.

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    Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

    Peak season for heating-related CO incidents.

Spring → Early Summer (April–June)

Start thinking about these by: Early April

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    Service HVAC systems
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    Inspect roof, flashing, and gutters

    Spring rain exposes damage caused by snow and ice.

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    Check exterior drainage and grading

    Poor drainage leads to foundation and basement issues.

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    Review outdoor appliance warranties
    Commonly missed

    AC units, generators, and lawn equipment are most likely to fail early in the season.

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Summer → Early Fall (July–September)

Start thinking about these by: mid-July

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    Inspect plumbing for leaks

    Small leaks often go unnoticed until humidity drops.

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    Clean dryer vents
    Commonly missed

    Dryer vents cause ~15,000 house fires every year and are easy to overlook.

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    Review insurance documentation

    Coverage often lags behind renovations or new appliances.

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    Update maintenance records

    Documentation now saves time during claims or resale later.

Fall → Early Winter (October–December)

Start thinking about these by: Early October

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    Winterize exterior plumbing

    Frozen pipes cause some of the most expensive home damage.

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    Inspect fireplaces and heating systems
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    Back up home records

    Digital access matters most when documents are suddenly needed.

  • •
    Review expiring warranties

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