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Home Maintenance Calendar

The complete month-by-month checklist to keep your home in top shape, avoid costly repairs, and protect your investment year-round.

Pro tip: Bookmark this page and check back each month. Staying on schedule prevents 80% of emergency repair calls.

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January

Winter

Check furnace filters and replace if dirty
Inspect pipes in unheated spaces for freezing risk
Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Check attic insulation for heat loss
Clear snow and ice from walkways and roof edges

February

Winter

Inspect roof for ice dams and winter damage
Check weatherstripping on doors and windows
Service your water heater — flush sediment
Inspect basement for moisture or seepage
Check fireplace and chimney for creosote buildup

March

Spring

Inspect roof for winter damage — loose or missing shingles
Clean gutters and downspouts after winter
Check foundation for cracks from freeze-thaw cycles
Service your lawn mower and outdoor equipment
Test your sump pump before spring rains

April

Spring

Schedule AC tune-up before summer heat
Inspect deck and patio for winter damage
Power wash exterior siding, driveway, and walkways
Check window screens for rips and damage
Fertilize lawn and reseed bare patches

May

Spring

Inspect sprinkler system for winter damage
Clean dryer vent to prevent fire hazard
Check exterior paint for peeling or cracking
Inspect attic ventilation and soffit vents
Have chimney inspected before next winter season

June

Summer

Replace HVAC filters and check refrigerant levels
Inspect and caulk around tubs, showers, and sinks
Check for and repair any wood rot on exterior trim
Clean refrigerator coils for efficiency
Trim trees and shrubs away from the house

July

Summer

Check and clean window AC units
Inspect deck railings and stairs for safety
Check caulking around windows and doors
Test GFCI outlets in bathrooms, kitchen, and exterior
Inspect garage door springs, cables, and opener

August

Summer

Check attic for excessive heat and proper ventilation
Inspect crawl space for moisture and pests
Clean and inspect all exhaust fans (kitchen, bath)
Have electrical panel inspected if over 20 years old
Reseal asphalt driveway if cracking

September

Fall

Schedule furnace tune-up before heating season
Clean gutters after leaves start falling
Drain and store garden hoses; shut off exterior faucets
Inspect roof before winter — fix missing shingles now
Check weatherstripping on all exterior doors

October

Fall

Reverse ceiling fans for clockwise winter rotation
Blow out sprinkler system before first freeze
Insulate exposed pipes in unheated spaces
Stock up on ice melt and check snow removal equipment
Deep clean gutters — final pass after leaf drop

November

Fall

Test heating system before temperatures drop
Check chimney flue and damper — have it swept if needed
Seal gaps around foundation and exterior walls
Replace furnace filter and stock up on extras
Test smoke and CO detectors; replace batteries

December

Winter

Check roof after first heavy snow for ice dams
Keep heat above 55°F in vacant rooms to prevent pipe freezing
Inspect holiday lighting for frayed wires
Clean range hood filter
Plan next year's home improvement projects and budget

Quick Reference by System

HVAC

Replace filters monthly, tune up in spring & fall

Plumbing

Flush water heater annually, inspect for leaks quarterly

Roofing

Inspect after every major storm and before winter

Electrical

Test GFCI outlets quarterly, inspect panel annually

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