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Item to be checked |
Monthly
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Every 3
months
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Every 6
months
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Exterior
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Roof:
Visually check shingles from ground. Watch for
missing shingles or broken pieces. Check gutters and
downspouts.
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Gutters and downspouts:
Check and remove any
debris to assure unobstructed water flow away from
foundation.
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Veneer or siding:
With brick, watch for deteriorating
bricks or masonry. For siding, watch for warping or rot.
Check all painted surfaces.
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Windows and doors:
Check caulking around doors
and windows, glazing around window panes.
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Lawn
and garden:
Watch for accumulation of tree
limbs, branches, debris that can attract wood eating
insects.
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Asphalt Driveways:
Check for cracks or deterioration.
Reseal if necessary.
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Heating and cooling:
Make sure outside unit is
unobstructed. Clean unit with garden hose.
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Interior
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Attic: Examine
for evidence of any leaks
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Baths: Check for
evidence of any leaks, especially
around toilets and under sinks (vinyl tile will usually
discolor if water is getting underneath it). Check grout on
any ceramic tile.
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Kitchen: Check
for leaks under sink and around
dishwasher. Check burner operation on stove. Check
grout on any ceramic tile.
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Kitchen: Clean
dust from refrigerator condenser (rear
of unit).
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Heating System:
Change filter, check coils for buildup
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Water
Heater: Check
for signs of leaks.
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Water
Heater: Drain to
remove any sediment. In areas
with hard water drain every 3 months.
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Smoke
Detectors: Check
operation
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Smoke
Detectors:
Change batteries
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Basement or crawl space:
Check for cracks or any
sign of dampness or leaks. Check for any evidence of
termites or wood eating insects.
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House
Maintenance
