Maintenance Schedules by Season - Summer

• Test smoke and CO detectors.
• Have fire extinguishers professionally checked/maintained.
• Schedule a chimney cleaning while demand is low.
• Touch up interior paint.
• Check faucets for leaks.
• Remove and clean or replace range hood filters.
• Vacuum out forced air registers and cold air return vents.
• Replace (or remove and clean) furnace air filters on the following schedule:
  • High-efficiency and electrostatic filters need to be replaced once per quarter.
  • Simple fiberglass or paper filters should be replaced monthly.
  • Reusable mesh filters should be cleaned monthly (do not reuse filters unless they are specifically intended for it).

Exterior

• Check concrete driveways and patios for cracks and condition. Repair cracks with concrete filler; have surfaces re-leveled if needed.
  • Reseal concrete every 1-3 years if using an acrylic resin sealer, and every 5-10 years for epoxy, urethane, or reactive sealers.
• Check for mortar that needs repair and/or sealing.
• Examine window and door seals, apply weather-stripping and caulk to block any drafts.
• Touch up exterior paint.