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On-Going Maintenance Schedule |
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Task |
Frequency |
Who Will Do |
Date(s) Done |
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Test smoke detectors |
Monthly |
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Mechanical water softener |
See manual |
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Drain off sediment from base of hot water tank |
Monthly |
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Vacuum under refrigerator and dust condenser |
Quarterly |
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Inspect bathtubs and sinks for caulking and leaks; repair as needed |
Quarterly |
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Turn mattress, wash mattress covers |
Quarterly |
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Clean oven |
As needed |
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Check operation of water pump and sump pump, if applicable |
Quarterly |
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Defrost manual refrigerator; or if automatically defrosted, wash off shelves and clean |
when frost is 1/4" thick |
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Major cleaning |
As needed |
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Review emergency procedures and practice fire drill |
As needed |
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Survey carpet and flooring and clean as needed or quarterly |
Quarterly |
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Winter Maintenance Schedule |
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Task |
Frequency |
Who Will Do |
Date(s) Done |
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Change furnace filters |
Monthly during heating season |
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Humidifier: thoroughly clean water in reservoir |
Each week |
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Chimney cleaned for wood stove |
As needed |
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Spring Maintenance Schedule |
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Task |
Frequency |
Who Will Do |
Date(s) Done |
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Remove and store windows and doors |
Annually |
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Window cleaning spring and fall |
As needed |
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Window caulking (especially for air-conditioned rooms) |
Spring and fall or as needed |
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Plans for outside care, such as washing or painting siding |
Annually as needed |
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Defrost manual freezer annually |
annually before new preservation seasons begin |
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Check home canned foods, plan meals to use remaining supply before fresh produce is available |
Once in March or April |
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Clean, air, and store winter boots |
Annually |
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lean all woolen clothing and store properly to prevent moths |
Annually |
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Air winter coverlets and bedding before storage |
Annually |
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Summer Maintenance Schedule |
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Task |
Frequency |
Who Will Do |
Date(s) Done |
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Clean air conditioner filter |
Monthly or as per manual directions |
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Clean home canned pantry area, arrange items on hand, and prepare space for additions |
Annually |
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Check canning supplies and have dial-type gauge on canner tested for accuracy |
Annually |
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Fall Maintenance Schedule |
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Task |
Frequency |
Who Will Do |
Date(s) Done |
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Heating system services |
before system is needed |
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Chimney cleaned for wood stove |
See manual |
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Remove leaves from gutters |
Once or twice during fall |
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Clean and store yard tools, discard or store yard chemicals properly |
As needed |
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Clean fire extinguisher, refill or replace as needed |
Annually |
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Turn off water to outside faucets (this is not necessary on those with extended line) |
Annually |
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Sort, clean, pack, and store holiday items |
Annually |
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