[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.agilerates.com\/advice\/home\/seasonal-home-maintenance-checklist\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.agilerates.com\/advice\/home\/seasonal-home-maintenance-checklist\/","headline":"Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist","name":"Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist","description":"Maintaining your home is extremely important. It preserves its value and ensures your family a comfortable, healthy living environment. However, it also takes a lot of time, organization, and commitment. This comprehensive home maintenance checklist helps you stay organized and on top of tasks to keep your property in top-notch condition. 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It preserves its value and ensures your family a comfortable, healthy living environment. However, it also takes a lot of time, organization, and commitment. This comprehensive home maintenance checklist helps you stay organized and on top of tasks to keep your property in top-notch condition.Seasonal home maintenance checklistAs the seasons change, different aspects of your home require attention. Follow this seasonal home maintenance checklist to tackle specific tasks and prepare your property for the upcoming weather challenges.Spring home maintenance checklistIt\u2019s not called spring cleaning for anything. Spring is the perfect time to deep clean and declutter your home and prepare the outside for the nice summer weather to come. 1. Complete an exterior inspection Walk around your home looking for anything needing to be repaired or replaced. Check the gutters, siding, deck, foundation, and roof to make sure all are in good shape. Gutters: Make sure they\u2019re secured properlySiding: Look for missing piecesRoof: Look for missing or shifting shinglesFoundation: Watch for masonry cracksWindows: Check caulking and weather stripping2. Start seasonal landscaping and gardeningMowing the lawn is important, but you should also take time to edge it properly so it looks neat. Also, plant flowers and mulch your flower beds, and take some time to trim unruly trees and bushes.Spring is also a great time to pull out your power washer. To get your home\u2019s exterior extra clean, power wash your house, driveway, walkways, patio, and deck.3. Prep your air conditioner for the warm summer monthsBefore running your air conditioner for the season, inspect it professionally. An HVAC technician can make sure it\u2019s in working order and top off the anti-freeze if needed so you stay cool all summer.4. Inspect for insects, pests, and moldInspect your basement and attic thoroughly for any signs of insects, other pests, and mold. If you see signs of these things, you must immediately call a professional to remedy the situation. Also, termites start swarming in the spring. So, look for small insects with wings flying near holes in any wood on or near your home. 5. Deep clean and declutter your home\u2019s interiorSpring is a great time to deep clean and declutter your home. Open the windows to let the fresh air in while you work. This will help eliminate any musty smell built up over the winter months.6. Check safety equipmentTwice a year, usually in the spring and fall, you should check all of your home\u2019s safety features to ensure they work well. Test and change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Also, make sure each room has a clear fire escape route. To do this, make sure the paths to the doors and windows are clear. You should also keep rope ladders near the windows in upper-floor bedrooms. Don\u2019t forget to discuss fire safety and evacuation with your family to ensure everyone knows what to do.Read our full Spring Home Maintenance Checklist.Summer home maintenance checklistSummer is all about maintaining the work you completed in the spring. Lawn and yard maintenance is extremely important to keep your home looking its best. Some other things to consider include:Check locks on your windows and doors to make sure they\u2019re in working orderClean out the garage, shed, or any other storage areasInspect your sump pumpWrap your hot water heater to insulate itSpray for bugs and other pestsInstall or inspect smart home tech, including alarms, cameras, motion detection lights, and smart doorbellsRead our complete Summer Home Maintenance Checklist.Fall home maintenance checklistAs soon as the air turns crisp, it\u2019s time to prepare your home for winter. Like spring, fall comes with a long to-do list because you\u2019re preparing your home for more extreme weather.1. Examine your fireplaceBefore lighting a fire, you must ensure your fireplace is in tip-top shape. It\u2019s important to check your flue and chimney for any damage or blockages. If possible, have it inspected and cleaned by a professional.2. Insulate any exterior plumbingExterior plumbing doesn\u2019t hold up well in freezing temperatures, and the last thing you want to happen is for pipes to burst. Places styrofoam covers over any outside faucets and pipes running through your home\u2019s crawl space.3. Winterize your air conditioner unitWinterizing your AC unit isn\u2019t as difficult as it sounds. You need to remove any leaves or debris around the unit, wash it, and cover it. This way, it\u2019s protected from the elements and ready to go next summer.4. Have your furnace inspectedHire a professional HVAC tech to inspect your furnace before the winter. The technician will ensure everything is in working order and you have no gas leaks. In addition to the inspection, you also need to make sure the furnace filter is changed.5. Inspect your roofYou don\u2019t necessarily need to climb up on the roof to inspect it in the fall. Instead, walk around the house from the ground looking for any missing, shifted, or lifted shingles. You also want to make sure the metal flashing around chimneys and vents looks secure and in place. Lastly, make sure your chimney caps are in place to prevent birds from making nests in the chimney. 6. Clean your guttersAfter all the leaves fall, clean your gutters to prevent clogs. This is extremely important because gutters clogged with leaves are prone to ice dams.While cleaning your gutters, look for small granules that might have fallen off your roof shingles. This is a sign that the coating on the shingles is coming off, and you should have a roofer inspect the roof for further damage.7. Check your home\u2019s safety featuresRepeat the process you completed in the spring by checking the smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Also, make sure each room has a clear fire escape path. In the fall, you should also examine all of the fire extinguishers in your home. Check the extinguisher’s pressure indicator to ensure it\u2019s fully charged. Then, make sure the pin and lock are firmly in place. If you notice any damage, replace the extinguisher completely.Read our full Fall Home Maintenance ChecklistWinter home maintenance checklistWhile you\u2019re settled in for the winter, spend some time working on the inside of your home. Winter is a good time to work on any small indoor projects you\u2019ve been putting off. You also need to change your furnace filters monthly, so that’s a great chore to add to your monthly home maintenance checklist. When you go outside, look at your roof to see if you have any ice dams forming. Also, when it snows, shovel promptly to prevent falls.Read our complete Winter Home Maintenance Checklist.FAQsWhat is seasonal home maintenance?Seasonal home maintenance is maintaining your home by season. Instead of making one big to-do list, you organize household maintenance by season to work on them all year long in the best season for the task.What does regular maintenance do for a home?Regularly maintaining your home keeps it nice longer. Also, regularly maintaining the outside of your house helps keep home values steady in your neighborhood.How much should you spend annually on home maintenance?The amount of money you spend each year for home maintenance varies depending on the age of the house and the shape it\u2019s in when you buy it. However, some experts suggest putting aside 1% to 2% of your home\u2019s purchase price for annual maintenance.Protecting your home all year longRegular home maintenance is important, but it\u2019s not the only thing you need to do to protect your home. To ensure your investment is properly protected, you need home insurance. Use our online quoting tool to compare coverages and rates for several companies in minutes.Related content:Top 5 Spring Home Insurance Claims and How to Avoid ThemHow To Drain a Water Heater11 Flammable Things To Start a Fire In Your HomeDoes Homeowners Insurance Cover Damage From Snow, Sleet, Or Ice?7 Steps On What To Do If Your Roof Is Leaking"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Advice","item":"https:\/\/www.agilerates.com\/advice\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.agilerates.com\/advice\/\/home\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist","item":"https:\/\/www.agilerates.com\/advice\/home\/seasonal-home-maintenance-checklist\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]