Monthly List

January- February: 

• Vacuum & clean bathroom fan grills 
• Inspect humidifier water panel. Descale as needed. 
• Inspect and clean heat exchanger filters 
• Vacuum kitchen refrigerator coils & exterior vents 
• Inspect/clean refrigerator door gaskets and interior vents 
• Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed. 
• Visual inspection of home exterior addressing vent/air intake obstructions 
• Descale dishwasher and clean out drain filter 
• Inspect faucet aerators. Clean/replace as needed. 
• Test and tighten all knobs, handles and hinges throughout the house 
• Inspect under all sinks for evidence of water issues/damage 
• Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed. 
• As time allows, address items on homeowner’s to-do list. See list of common services below.   

March -April: 

• Clean filter in tankless water heaters 
• Clean condensation lines from heat exchanger, furnace, humidifier, etc… 
• Inspect humidifier water panel. Descale as needed. 
• Test all drains. Clean out drain lines and adjust stoppers as needed. 
• Visually inspect attic for pests and water damage  
• Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed. 
• Visual inspection of home exterior addressing vent/air intake obstructions 
•  Test sump pump. Inspect sump basin for issues. (inspect unsealed basins only) Address odors if present.  
• Inspect humidifier water panel. Descale as needed. 
• Visual inspection of roof & foundation 
• Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed. 
• Visual inspection of home exterior addressing minor issues like caulk repairs, vent obstructions, insects, accessible wasp nests, etc. 
• As time allows, address items on homeowner’s to-do list. See list of common services below.   

May-June: 

• Turn off humidifier and adjust manual seasonal dampers if present.  
• Inspect humidifier water panel, replace as needed 
• Turn on exterior water 
• Inspect exterior hose bibs 
• Inspect & place garden hoses 
• Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed. 
• Visual inspection of home exterior addressing minor issues like caulk repairs, vent obstructions, insects, accessible wasp nests, etc. 
• Clean range vent grease filter 
• Turn off gas fireplace pilots. Clean fireplace glass. 
• Clean & inspect A/C unit 
• Clean exterior air intakes 
• Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed. 
• As time allows, address items on homeowner’s to-do list. See list of common services below.   

July-August: 

• Vacuum & clean bathroom fan grills 
• Clean exterior dryer vent 
• Empty/clean washing machine drain pump filter (accessible filters only) 
• Inspect and clean heat exchanger filters 
• Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed. 
• Visual inspection of home exterior addressing minor issues like caulk repairs, vent obstructions, insects, accessible wasp nests, etc. 
• Descale dishwasher and clean out drain filter 
• Lubricate all garage door hinges, springs, bearings, rollers, and pivot points 
• Test garage safety shut-off 
• Inspect fire extinguisher(s) 
• Inspect under all sinks for water issues/damage 
• Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed. 
• As time allows, address items on homeowner’s to-do list. See list of common services below.   

September – October:  

• Clean dryer vent line, interior and exterior.   
• Inspect and tighten laundry hoses 
• Inspect and test gas fireplaces. Light pilot. 
• Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed. 
• Visual inspection of home exterior addressing minor issues like caulk repairs, vent obstructions, insects, accessible wasp nests, etc. 
• Inspect exterior hose bibs 
• Winterize exterior plumbing and A/C unit 
• Inspect, drain & store hoses 
• Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed. 
• As time allows, address items on homeowner’s to-do list. See list of common services below.   

November-December: 

• Turn on furnace humidifier & adjust manual seasonal damper if present 
• Inspect weather stripping around exterior doors 
• Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed. 
• Visual inspection of home exterior addressing minor issues like caulk repairs, vent obstructions, insects, accessible wasp nests, etc. 
• Test/replace smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries 
• Test/replace garage door keypad batteries.  
• Inspect humidifier water panel. Descale/replace as needed. 
• Clean/sanitize kitchen sink garbage disposal 
• Empty/clean washing machine drain pump filter (accessible filters only) 
• Adjust/lubricate problem doors, hinges and/or locks 
• Monitor softener salt and furnace filter. Fill/replace as needed. 
• Visual inspection of home exterior addressing vent/air intake obstructions 
• As time allows, address items on homeowner’s to-do list. See list of common services below.