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Interactive checklist

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Category	Frequency	Task
Exterior	Spring	Water drains away from house
Exterior	Fall	No trip, fall, choking, sharp edge hazards
Exterior	Annual	Fence around pool intact
Exterior	As Needed	Check for signs of rodents, bats, roaches, termites
Exterior	As Needed	Drain outdoor faucets and hoses
Exterior	Spring	Inspect driveway and walkways for cracks
Exterior	Fall	Trim trees and shrubs away from the house
Exterior	Annual	Inspect siding for damage or wear
Roof	Spring	Shingles in good condition
Roof	Fall	Check chimney, valley, plumbing vent, skylight flashing
Roof	Annual	Make sure gutters discharge water away from building
Roof	As Needed	Check attic vents
Roof	As Needed	Check attic for signs of roof leaks
Roof	As Needed	Check for icicles and ice dams
Windows and Doors	Spring	Look for peeling paint
Windows and Doors	Fall	Look for signs of leaks where deck attaches to house
Windows and Doors	Annual	Check below window & door that flashing intact
Windows and Doors	As Needed	Seal gaps around windows and doors
Windows and Doors	As Needed	Inspect and lubricate locks and hinges
Windows and Doors	As Needed	Replace worn or damaged weatherstripping
Basement	Spring	Check for signs of water damage
Basement	Fall	Sump pump and check valve working
Basement	Annual	Floor drain working
Basement	As Needed	Vacuum basement surfaces
Basement	As Needed	Inspect foundation for cracks or leaks
Basement	As Needed	Check for moisture or mold
Basement	As Needed	Test sump pump functionality
Plumbing	Spring	Check washer hoses-connections
Plumbing	Fall	Check dishwasher hoses for leaks
Plumbing	Annual	Check toilet supply/shut-off valve
Plumbing	As Needed	Clean & check refrigerator drip pan-icemaker connections
Plumbing	As Needed	Check shower-tub surrounds for signs of damage
Plumbing	As Needed	Check traps and drains under sinks, tubs, showers for leaks
Plumbing	As Needed	Check hot water heater for leaks
Plumbing	As Needed	Check boiler for leaks
Plumbing	As Needed	Check water pressure and adjust if necessary
Plumbing	As Needed	Inspect water heater for sediment build-up
Plumbing	As Needed	Check for slow drains or clogs
Electrical	Spring	Test ground fault interrupters
Electrical	Fall	Test outlets for proper hot, neutral and ground
Electrical	Annual	Check smoke and CO alarms
Electrical	As Needed	Check for damaged cords
Electrical	As Needed	Inspect electrical panel for signs of wear
Electrical	As Needed	Test and replace old fuses or breakers
Electrical	As Needed	Inspect wiring for fraying or damage
Interior	Spring	Ensure insulation in place
Interior	Fall	Check that fans still exhaust to outdoors (check ductwork connections)
Interior	Annual	Check for signs of water damage
Interior	As Needed	Check operation of windows and doors
Interior	As Needed	Lubricate and repair windows and doors
Interior	As Needed	Inspect walls and ceilings for cracks or leaks
Interior	As Needed	Clean and inspect vents and air filters
Interior	As Needed	Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
HVAC	Spring	Clean air conditioning coils, drain pans
HVAC	Fall	Clean dehumidifier coils, check operation
HVAC	Annual	Clean and tune furnaces, boilers, hot water heaters
HVAC	As Needed	Clean and tune ovens and ranges
HVAC	As Needed	Ensure storage of fuel cans
HVAC	As Needed	Proper operation of garage door safety shut-off
HVAC	As Needed	Replace air filters
HVAC	As Needed	Inspect ductwork for leaks
HVAC	As Needed	Schedule annual HVAC maintenance

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