Monthly Home Maintenance Checklist
Quick tasks to do every month.
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Safety
Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Check fire extinguisher pressure gauge
Systems
Check the furnace/HVAC filter, replace if dirty
Run water in unused drains to keep traps full
Clean the range hood grease filter
Quick checks
Look under sinks and around toilets for leaks
Test GFCI outlets
Run and freshen the garbage disposal
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Frequently asked questions
- What home maintenance should I do monthly?
- Test smoke and CO alarms, check the furnace filter, look for leaks under sinks, test GFCI outlets, and clean the range hood filter — small tasks that prevent big problems.
- Why do monthly maintenance?
- Small monthly checks catch leaks, alarm failures, and clogs early, when they're cheap and easy to fix, instead of after they've caused damage.
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