✅ Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist

Stay ahead of repairs and protect your home year-round.
Use this guide to stay on top of important home maintenance tasks throughout the year—organized by season for easy reference.

🌸 Spring

• 🛝 Inspect children’s backyard play equipment for safety
• 🪵 Check wood decks and concrete patios for damage or deterioration
• 💡 Ensure nightlights at the top and bottom of all stairways are working
• 🏠 Inspect exterior siding for signs of wear or damage
• 🔒 Test and secure all window and door locks
• 🚿 Examine water hoses (washer, refrigerator, icemaker, dishwasher) for cracks or bubbles
• 🚨 Create and practice a family emergency escape plan

☀️ Summer

• 🏠 Inspect the roof for damage
• 🪵 Check fascia boards and trim for deterioration
• ❄️ Schedule air conditioning maintenance with a licensed contractor (per manufacturer recommendations)
• 🔥 Inspect the water heater for rust, leaks, or other issues
• 💧 Check the home for water leaks
• 🔌 Replace worn or damaged extension cords
• 🧯 Inspect fire extinguishers and replace if needed

🍂 Fall

• 💧 Check your home for water leaks
• 🔥 Have your heating system inspected by a professional
• 🧊 Protect pipes from freezing
• ⚡ Test your emergency generator
• 🔥 Schedule a certified chimney sweep to inspect and clean flues; check the damper
• 🐦 Remove birds’ nests from chimney flues and outdoor fixtures
• 🔋 Replace batteries and clean covers on smoke & CO detectors
• 💦 Blow out irrigation systems
• 🚪 Check caulking/weatherstripping around windows and doors
• 🛁 Inspect bathroom caulking to prevent water damage
• ⛽ Run gas-powered lawn equipment until fuel is depleted

❄️ Winter

• 🧊 Clean gutters and downspouts to prevent ice dams
• 🪵 Store firewood at least 20 feet away from the home
• 🪟 Replace window screens with storm windows
• 🔧 Ensure household members know how to shut off main gas valves
• 🧺 Clean the dryer exhaust duct, damper, and area beneath the dryer
• 🎄 Ensure all holiday electrical decorations are safely connected
• 🍳 Clean the kitchen exhaust hood and filter
• ⚡ Test all GFCI outlets

🔁 Annually

🏠 Contact your InterNACHI® Certified Home Inspector to schedule a home maintenance inspection as part of your regular upkeep routine.

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🏡 Pro Tip

Staying consistent with seasonal maintenance helps prevent costly repairs, extend the life of your home systems, and protect your investment year-round.