Home Maintenance Checklists
Browse all maintenance tasks or enter your ZIP code for a personalized checklist.
Browse by Category
- HVAC & Climate Control 7 tasks
- Plumbing 9 tasks
- Electrical 0 tasks
- Exterior 10 tasks
- Interior 7 tasks
- Appliances 7 tasks
- Safety 8 tasks
- Lawn & Garden 8 tasks
Featured Tasks
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Change HVAC Filter
Clean filters improve air quality and reduce energy bills by up to 15%.
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Schedule Furnace Tune-Up
Annual tune-ups ensure safe, efficient heating all winter.
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Test Smoke & CO Detectors
Working smoke alarms reduce fire death risk by 55%.
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Check Fire Extinguisher
A working extinguisher can stop a small fire before it spreads.
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Test GFCI Outlets
GFCI outlets prevent electrical shocks in wet areas.
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Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors
CO is odorless and can be fatal. Detectors are your only warning.
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Test Garage Door Safety Reverse
Auto-reverse prevents crushing injuries to people and pets.
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Winterize Outdoor Faucets
Prevents frozen and burst pipes, which average $15,000 in damage.
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Inspect Water Supply Lines
Worn supply lines are a top cause of home water damage.
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Test Sump Pump
A failed sump pump during rain = flooded basement.
All Tasks
- Change HVAC Filter
- Schedule AC Tune-Up
- Clean AC Condenser Coils
- Schedule Furnace Tune-Up
- Clean Return Air Vents
- Check Thermostat Calibration
- Schedule Duct Cleaning
- Test Smoke & CO Detectors
- Check Fire Extinguisher
- Test GFCI Outlets
- Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Review Fire Escape Plan
- Check First Aid Kit
- Inspect Electrical Panel
- Test Garage Door Safety Reverse
- Drain Water Heater Sediment
- Winterize Outdoor Faucets
- Check Toilet Flappers for Leaks
- Clean Faucet Aerators
- Check Home Water Pressure
- Inspect Water Supply Lines
- Clean Drains Preventively
- Test Sump Pump
- Inspect Water Heater Anode Rod
- Clean Gutters & Downspouts
- Check & Replace Weather Stripping
- Inspect Roof from Ground
- Check & Repair Exterior Caulking
- Inspect Deck & Patio
- Clean Dryer Vent & Duct
- Inspect Siding for Damage
- Inspect Foundation for Cracks
- Power Wash Exterior Surfaces
- Check & Clean Window Screens
- Reverse Ceiling Fan Direction
- Clean Bathroom Exhaust Fans
- Clean Range Hood Filter
- Clean Window Tracks
- Dust Ceiling Fans
- Lubricate Door Hinges & Locks
...and 31 more tasks