Home Maintenance Checklist - Allen Home Inspector

Submitted by JohnSafstrom on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 10:39

Annually:

-Hire a home inspector to perform a home maintenance inspection at part of your routine home maintenance plan.
 

In the Spring:

  • Check for damage to your roof
  • Check all the fascia and trim for deterioration
  • Have a professional air conditioning contractor inspect and maintain your system as recommended by the manufacturer
  • Check your water heater
  • Replace all extension cords that have become brittle, worn or damaged
  • Check your fire extinguishers
  • Clean the kitchen exhaust hood and air filter
  • Review your fire escape plan with your family
  • Repair all cracked, broken or uneven driveways and walks to help provide a level walking surface
  • Check the shutoff valve at each plumbing fixture to make sure they function
  • Clean clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper, and space under the dryer
  • Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

In the Summer:

  • Check kids playing equipment
  • Check your wood deck or concrete patio for deterioration
  • Check the nightlights at the top and bottom of all stairs
  • Check exterior siding
  • Check all window and door locks
  • Check your home for water leaks
  • Check the water hoses on the clothes washer, refrigerator icemaker and dishwasher for cracks and bubbles

In the Fall:

  • Check your home for water leaks
  • Have a heating professional check your heating system every year
  • Home Maintenance Checklist for the Seasons
  • Protect your home from frozen pipes
  • Run all gas-powered lawn equipment until the fuel is gone
  • Test your emergency generator
  • Have a certified chimney sweep inspect and clean the flues and check your fireplace
    damper
  • Remove bird nests from chimney flues and outdoor electrical fixtures
  • Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
  • Make sure the caulking around doors and windows is adequate to reduce heat/cooling loss
  • Make sure that the caulking around your bathroom fixtures is adequate to prevent water
    from seeping into the sub-flooring

In the Winter:

  • Clean the gutters and downspouts
  • Confirm firewood at least 20 feet away from your home
  • Remove screens from windows and install storm windows
  • Familiarize responsible family members with the gas main valve and other appliance valves
  • Clean the clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper and space under the dryer
  • Make sure all electrical holiday decorations have tight connections
  • Clean the kitchen exhaust hood and air filter
  • Check the water hoses on the clothes washer, refrigerator icemaker and dishwasher for cracks and bubbles

    *checklist from www.nachi.org

    If you are comfortable inspecting these parts of your DFW Metroplex home on a seasonal basis you can save time and money in maintenance by doing it yourself. If not give me a call in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex area.

Submitted by JohnSafstrom on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 10:39
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