Home Systems Annual Maintenance Checklist | Blue Ribbon Home Warranty

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Yard & Exterior Checklist

	Spring	Fall	Annual	As Needed	Pro Needed?
Water drains away from house	X
No trip, fall, choking, sharp edge hazards	X	X
Fence around pool intact	X	X
Check for signs of rodents, bats, roaches, termites	X	X
Drain outdoor faucets and hoses		X
Clean window wells and check drainage	X	X
Clean gutters and downspouts	X	X

Basement & Crawlspace Checklist

	Spring	Fall	Annual	As Needed	Pro Needed?
No wet surfaces, puddles	X	X
Sump pump and check valve working	X	X
Floor drain working	X
Vacuum basement surfaces	X
Check for signs of rodents, bats, roaches, termites		X

Exterior Roof, Walls, Windows Checklist

	Spring	Fall	Annual	As Needed	Pro Needed?
Shingles in good condition	X
Check chimney, valley, plumbing vent, skylight flashing	X
Make sure gutters discharge water away from building	X
Check attic vents		X
Check attic for signs of roof leaks	X
Check for icicles and ice dams			winter
Look for peeling paint	X
Look for signs of leaks where deck attaches to house	X
Check below window & door that flashing intact	X
Repair broken, cracked glass		X
Look for signs of leaks at window and door sills	X
Clean dryer vent	X	X
Check exhaust ducts are clear	X	X

Interior Walls, Ceilings, Windows, Doors Checklist

	Spring	Fall	Annual	As Needed	Pro Needed?
Check for signs of water damage			X
Check operation of windows and doors	X
Lubricate and repair windows and doors				X

Appliances Checklist

	Spring	Fall	Annual	As Needed	Pro Needed?
Clean kitchen range hood screens				X
Clean dryer vents and screens	X
Clean exhaust fan outlets and screens	X
Clean outdoor air intakes and screens		X
Clean air conditioning coils, drain pans	X				X
Clean dehumidifier coils, check operation	X
Clean and tune furnaces, boilers, hot water heaters		X			X
Clean and tune ovens and ranges		X			X

Plumbing, Fixtures and Appliances Checklist

	Spring	Fall	Annual	As Needed	Pro Needed?
Check washer hoses - connections			X
Check dishwasher hoses for leaks			X
Check toilet supply/shit-off valve			X
Clean & check refrigerator drip pan-icemaker connections			X
Check shower-tub surrounds for signs of damage			X
Check traps and drains under sinks, tubs, showers for leaks			X
Check hot water heater for leaks		X
Check boiler for leaks		X
Check water main/meter or well pump for leaks or sweating		X
Check water main/meter or well pump for leaks or sweating		X
Clean septic tank			2 Yrs
Check drain and supply time for leaks	X	X
Check bath and kitchen fans operation	X	X

Electrical Equipment Checklist

	Spring	Fall	Annual	As Needed	Pro Needed?
Check for damaged cords	X	X
Test ground fault interrupters	X
Test outlets for proper hot, neutral and ground			Once
Check smoke and CO alarms	X	X

Garage Checklist

	Spring	Fall	Annual	As Needed	Pro Needed?
Ensure storage of fuel cans	X	X
Proper operation of garage door safety shut-off	X	X
Check for signs of water damage	X
Check for signs of rodents, bats, roaches, termites	X	X

HVAC Equipment - Replace filters Checklist

	Spring	Fall	Annual	As Needed	Pro Needed?
Warm air furnace (merv 8)		X
Air conditioner (central air merv 8)	X
Dehumidifier	X
Outdoor air to return to heat recovery ventilation		X

Attic Checklist

	Spring	Fall	Annual	As Needed	Pro Needed?
Check for signs of rodents, bats, roaches, termites		X
Check for water damage		X
Ensure insulation in place		X
Check that fans still exhaust to outdoors (check ductwork connections)			X