| Item
|
Task |
Frequency
|
| Refrigerator
|
Vacuum
coils underneath or behind the refrigerator. |
Bottom
coils: monthly
Back coils: annually |
| Clothes
Dryer |
Remove
lint from vents and lint trap. |
Annually |
| Smoke
Detector |
Test
batteries and replace as necessary. |
Every
6 months |
| Furnace |
Clean
or replace filters. |
Before
heating season begins |
| Water
Heater |
Drain
water tap to remove lime, grit, etc. |
Every
6 months |
| Water
Heater |
Set
temperature dial to low or "vacation" setting. |
When
house will be vacant for two weeks or more |
| Bathroom
Fan |
Remove
lint from fan and grill. |
Annually |
| House
Foundation |
Remove
young trees growing near house foundation. |
Annually |
| Gutters
and Downspouts |
Remove
dead leaves and branches and rinse clean. |
Every
6 months (spring and fall) and as needed |
| Roof |
Remove
dead tree limbs and branches. |
Clip
back any live branches that brush against the roof. |
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