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WONDER HOW OFTEN TO CHECK EACH AREA OF YOUR HOUSE?
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
| FOUNDATION & MASONRY: Basements, Exterior Walls: To prevent seepage and condensation problems. |
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Check basement for dampness and leakage after wet weather. |
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Check foundation wall, walks, patios, driveways, garage floors, etc., for cracks, heaving, crumbling. |
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Check chimneys, deteriorating chimney caps, loose and missing mortar . |
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Maintain grading sloped away from foundation walls. |
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| ROOFS & GUTTERS: To prevent roof leaks, condensation, seepage, and decay problems. |
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Check for damaged, loose or missing shingles, blisters |
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Check for leaking, misaligned or damaged gutters, downspouts (leaders), hangers (straps), gutter guards and strainers. |
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Clean gutters, leaders, strainers, window wells, drains. Be sure downspouts direct water away from foundation. |
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Cut back tree limbs growing on or over roof. |
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Check antenna supports for sturdiness and possible source of leakage. |
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Check flashing around roof stacks, vents, skylights, chimneys, as sources of leakage. |
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Check vents, louvers and chimneys for birds nests, squirrels, insects. |
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Check fascias and soffets for paint flaking, leakage, and decay. |
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| EXTERIOR WALS: To prevent paint failure, decay and moisture penetration problems? |
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Check painted surface for paint flaking or paint failure. |
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Check siding, shingles and trim for damage, looseness, warping and decay. |
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Check exterior masonry walls for cracks, looseness, missing or broken mortar. |
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Cut back and trim shrubbery against side walls. |
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| DOORS & WINDOWS : To prevent air and weather penetration problems. |
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Check caulking for decay around doors, windows, corner boards, joints. Re caulk as needed. |
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Check glazing putty around windows. |
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Check weather stripping. |
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| ELECTRICAL: For safe electrical performance |
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Learn location of electrical panel box for breakers or fuses. Never overfuse |
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Trip circuit breakers every six months and ground circuit fault interruptors (G.C.F.I.) monthly. |
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Mark and label each circuit. |
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Check condition of lamp cords, extension cords and plugs. Replace first sign of wear and damage. |
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Check exposed wiring and cable for wear or damage |
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If fuses blow or breakers trip frequently, have a licensed electrician determine cause. |
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If you experience slight tingling shock from handling or touching an appliance, disconnect the appliance and have it repaired. If lights flicker or dim if appliances go on and off unnecessarily, call a licensed electrician. |
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| PLUMBING: For preventive maintenance |
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Check faucets, hose bibs and valves for leakage. |
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Drain exterior water lines, hose bibs, sprinklers, pool equipment in the fall . |
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Checks for leaks at sink and house traps and sewer cleanouts. |
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Draw off sediment in water heaters monthly or per manufacturer's instructions. |
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On steam systems, "blow off" or drain low water cut - off per manufacturer's instructions or instruction tag. |
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| INTERIOR: General house maintenance |
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Check bathroom tile joints, tub grouting and caulking. Be sure all tile joints in bathrooms are kept well sealed with tile grout to prevent damage to walls, floors, and ceilings below. |
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To prevent freezing keep garage doors closed in winter. Exposed water lines and drains should be wrapped in insulation. |
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Close crawl vents in winter and open in summer. |
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Check underside of roof for water stains, leaks, dampness and condensation, particularly in attics and around chimneys. |
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Keep attic louvers and vents open all year round. Check louver screening. |
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| KNOW THE LOCATION OF: |
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The main water shut off valve |
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The main electrical disconnect or breaker. |
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The main emergency shut off switch for the heating system. |
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