Annual Home Maintenance Checklist
The once-a-year tasks that protect your home.
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Systems
Service the furnace/heat pumpBook a professional tune-up before heating season.
Service the air conditioner before summer
Flush the water heater and check the anode rod
Clean the dryer vent
Exterior
Inspect the roof and flashing
Clean gutters and check downspouts
Check and renew exterior caulking
Confirm grading slopes away from the foundation
Safety & detail
Replace smoke/CO alarm batteries
Check fire extinguishers
Service and winterize outdoor taps in fall
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Frequently asked questions
- What annual home maintenance should I do?
- Service HVAC, flush the water heater, clean the dryer vent and gutters, inspect the roof, renew caulking, check grading, and refresh alarm batteries and extinguishers.
- How much does annual home maintenance cost?
- A common guideline is to budget about 1% of your home's value per year for maintenance and repairs, more for older homes. Preventive tasks reduce big surprise costs.
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