Spring Maintenance Checklist

Every spring is the only spring, a perpetual astonishment.

– Edith Pargeter –

Interior

• Remove storm windows and install screens
• Clean and lubricate your window channels
• Clean glass on windows and doors
• Reverse ceiling fans to direct heat upward

Insulation And Ventilation

• Test your humidifier
• Check your attic for proper insulation
• Clean your dryer vent
• Check vents for birds, squirrels, and other pests

Electrical Systems

• Test all smoke and CO detectors and replace batteries
• Test and reset your GFCI and AFCI outlets/breakers

HVAC

• Change your filters
• Hire an HVAC Contractor to service your system
• Install window AC units and ensure a proper fit

Plumbing

• Check all fixtures for leaks
• Check tile joints, grout, and caulking
• Remove hoses from storage and open spigots
• Check faucets and valves for leaks or damage
• Check washing machine hoses

Exterior

• Repair glazing and caulk around windows and doors
• Repair cracked bricks and missing mortar
• Repair freeze/thaw cracks on hardscapes
• Repair, prime, and paint areas with peeling paint
• Remove debris from yard and high traffic areas
• Search for signs of colonized insects or pests

Roof

• Check your roof for damage or missing shingles
• Check for cracked flashing or damaged sealant
• Trim branches and trees away from the roof

Structure

• Check your chimney for cracks and leaks
• Check your basement and foundation walls for cracks
• Check your crawlspace for moisture and water

Water Control

• Test your sump pump for proper operation
• Clean your gutters and window wells
• Extend downspouts away from your foundation
• Make sure the grading directs water away

Fuel Services

• Check your gas/oil tank for odors and leaks

Property

• Test your lawn mower and trimmer
• Treat your lawn with fertilizer and pest control
• Power wash and seal your deck, fence, and patio
• Remove outdoor furniture from storage
• De-winterize and service your irrigation system