Homeowner Maintenance Checklist – Organized by Frequency - Stay Ahead of Breakdowns, Boost Home Value, and Never Miss a Task Again

Monthly Tasks

# Task ☐

11 Lawn care & fertilization ☐

29 Exterior water leaks check ☐

37 Vent and grille cleaning ☐

41 Pipe leak inspection ☐

48 Drain cleaning ☐

52 GFCI outlet testing ☐

53 Smoke detector testing ☐

54 Carbon monoxide detector testing ☐

56 Interior lighting maintenance ☐

64 Floor cleaning & polishing ☐

71 Refrigerator cleaning & inspection ☐

73 Dishwasher cleaning ☐

75 Garbage disposal maintenance ☐

77 Countertop care ☐

81 Sink & vanity maintenance ☐

83 Shower & bathtub cleaning ☐

87 Cabinet & drawer maintenance ☐

89 Mold prevention ☐

92 Emergency kit update ☐

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Quarterly Tasks

# Task ☐

12 Tree trimming & pruning ☐

13 Shrub and hedge maintenance ☐

16 Irrigation system check & repair ☐

17 Outdoor lighting maintenance ☐

26 Outdoor electrical outlets ☐

34 Thermostat calibration ☐

36 Humidifier maintenance ☐

39 Radiator bleed & inspection ☐

44 Showerhead maintenance ☐

45 Toilet inspection & repair ☐

46 Sump pump inspection ☐

47 Water softener maintenance ☐

55 Outdoor lighting check ☐

57 Ceiling fan maintenance ☐

58 Surge protector check ☐

63 Baseboard inspection ☐

65 Carpet cleaning ☐

67 Tile & grout maintenance ☐

70 Interior door inspection ☐

72 Oven & stove inspection ☐

74 Range hood & filter cleaning ☐

76 Cabinet hardware inspection ☐

78 Sink & faucet inspection ☐

79 Pantry organization & inspection ☐

82 Toilet repair & inspection ☐

84 Grout & caulking check ☐

85 Exhaust fan maintenance ☐

86 Mirror & lighting inspection ☐

88 Water pressure check ☐

93 Home security system check ☐

94 Window & door lock inspection ☐

96 Seasonal weatherproofing ☐

97 Pest inspection & prevention ☐

98 Attic & basement inspection ☐

99 Crawl space inspection ☐

100 Seasonal checklist review & scheduling ☐

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Annual Tasks

# Task ☐

1 Roof inspection ☐

2 Gutter cleaning & maintenance ☐

3 Chimney inspection & cleaning ☐

4 Siding repair & painting ☐

5 Foundation inspection ☐

6 Driveway maintenance & sealing ☐

7 Fence repair & staining ☐

8 Garage door inspection & lubrication ☐

9 Deck inspection & sealing ☐

10 Patio maintenance ☐

14 Garden bed preparation ☐

15 Mulching ☐

18 Walkway repair ☐

20 Sprinkler system winterization ☐

22 Drainage system inspection ☐

23 Septic tank inspection & pumping ☐

24 Well pump maintenance ☐

25 Water meter inspection ☐

27 Satellite/dish maintenance ☐

28 Solar panel inspection ☐

30 Storm door maintenance ☐

31 Furnace inspection & cleaning ☐

32 Heat pump check ☐

33 Air conditioner inspection & cleaning ☐

35 Duct cleaning ☐

38 Boiler inspection ☐

40 HVAC filter replacement ☐

42 Water heater flush & inspection ☐

49 Sewer line inspection ☐

50 Outdoor irrigation plumbing check ☐

51 Circuit breaker panel inspection ☐

59 Wiring inspection ☐

60 Backup generator maintenance ☐

61 Wall inspection & painting ☐

62 Wallpaper repair ☐

66 Hardwood floor refinishing ☐

68 Ceiling inspection ☐

69 Mold/mildew check ☐

95 Storm shutter check ☐