Seasonal Maintenance Checklist

Here are some helpful spring and summer seasonal maintenance tips to keep your home in great shape. These tips are important when keeping a future sale in mind. A well maintained home keeps your future costs down and minimizes problems with potential home buyers.

• Examine and repair caulking of the windows, stucco, and trim (to prevent water, dust, dirt and insects from entering your home)
• Examine paint on siding, trim, and doors (paint is essential for protection and appearance)
• Clean and remove debris from gutters if present
• Examine roof for loose, cracked, or missing shingles/tiles and repair as necessary
• Trim trees and shrubs away from home, including roof

• Examine and repair caulking at the windows for weatherization and insect control
• Close the chimney damper to improve air conditioning efficiency
• Clean and wax or oil cabinets to protect the finish
• Examine and repair/replace (if needed) weather stripping on exterior doors and windows to reduce energy costs
• Examine and repair bath tile grouting, if needed, to prevent moisture damage
• Lubricate and adjust locks, hinges and latches
• Examine window locks for proper operation and repair as needed
• Adjust registers (balance flow) for cooling
• Lubricate garage door roller shafts (not tracks) and tighten bolts
• Examine cabinets, drawers, and hinges for proper alignment - tighten and adjust as necessary
• Clean dryer vent duct and damper to remove any lint or obstructions
• Have your a/c or heat pump, and/or evaporative cooler cleaned and serviced by a qualified technician
• Replace heat pump or a/c filters

• Clean and remove debris from gutters, if needed
• Check outside faucets and hoses for leaks
• Reseed the lawn for green grass all winter long
• If you grow grass, consider switching to xeroscaping as we live in a desert and water is precious
• Inspect and repair caulking of windows, siding, trim, and other exterior areas as needed
• Rinse off a/c compressor/condensing unit coil to remove dirt and plant debris
• Drain and clean evaporative cooler for the winter and make ready for spring service

• Turn on your furnace to make sure it is in proper working order and have serviced by qualified technician
• Replace furnace or heat pump filters
• Inspect and repair caulking in sinks, tubs, showers, thresholds, walls, windows and other interior areas as needed
• Check the fireplace and open the damper of the chimney before first use
• Clean and wax all kitchen and bath cabinets and paneling