June Maintenance Checklist

☐ Check attic fans & thermostat, clean blades, lubricate motor and pulley bearings, check and repair drive belt
☐ Check dehumidifier and clean if necessary
☐ Check vents and louvers for free air movement
☐ Check and replace damaged caulking, weather stripping and broken/cracked glass panes around windows and doorways
☐ Clean out basement window wells, doorways & storm drains
☐ Clean windows, screens and hardware, and replace storm windows with screens, then lubricate moving parts, and ensure weep holes are clear
☐ Inspect and repair screens
☐ On storm windows and doors, check latches, pivots and hinges for loose connections or signs of wear, and replace loose or worn parts
☐ Clean disposal blades by grinding up ice cubes, with citrus fruit rinds and baking soda
☐ Inspect dishwasher for leaks
☐ Clean/replace kitchen range hood exhaust fan filters
☐ Clean the range-hood filter
☐ Clean your appliances
☐ Remove and clean range burners
☐ Wash and rinse the clothes-dryer lint screen
☐ Inspect, clean, and lubricate at least one major appliance per the manufacturer instructions
☐ Deep-clean laminate surfaces
☐ Clean and brighten tile and grout
☐ Deep-clean all types of flooring
☐ Test GFI receptacles and circuit breakers
☐ Check for caulking cracks and separations around sinks, bathtubs, toilets, countertops, back splashes, faucets, window sills, etc
☐ Clean and freshen your drains
☐ Inspect and clean faucet aerators and shower heads
☐ Pour water down unused drains and flush unused toilets
☐ Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, change if 10 years or older
☐ Test the water-heater pressure and temperature-relief valve for proper operation
☐ Clean/replace HVAC air filters
☐ Vacuum air supply and air return registers to remove dust
☐ Check for water penetration around windows, exterior doors and ceiling
☐ Check caulking/seals around showers, bathtubs, sinks, toilet tanks to bowl connection and bases
☐ Check fire extinguishers to ensure they are fully charged
☐ Ensure all stairs and railing do not have loose steps, rails or spindles
☐ Make sure air vents indoors and outside are not blocked
☐ Inspect and seal visible foundation areas, pipes, vents and ducts
☐ Check water-purification and water-softener filters
☐ Check air intakes for insect blockages and debris
☐ Test automatic garage door opener, grease as needed, and and ensure that the auto-reverse mechanism is properly adjusted
☐ Inspect sprinkler heads for leaks and adjust for proper coverage.
☐ Inspect all hose bibs, faucets, shut-off valves and supply valves for leaking
☐ Open valve to outside hose connection after all danger of frost has passed, and check all bibs and shutoff valves
☐ Repair and paint fences as necessary
☐ Trim branches and shrubs that are touching your home
☐ Examine septic system drain field for flooding, odor; have tank pumped yearly
☐ Have well water tested every 6 months for quality & bacteria