Home Maintenance Checklist
Semi-Annual Checklist
Cabinets
- Clean as recommended, check hinges & knobs, and apply a light coat of wax if recommended by the manufacturer.
Doors
- Check screws on door lock sets and hardware and tighten as necessary.
- Lubricate bi-fold and bypass doors as necessary.
- Clean sliding door track and apply silicone spray to tracks as necessary.
- Oil moving parts of garage door and test safety devices.
Electric
- Test and reset all G.F.C.I. (Ground fault circuit interrupter) receptacles.
- Check electrical extension and appliance cords. Replace frayed or split cords.
- Change batteries in smoke detectors.
Exterior Finishes
- Check for cracks and voids in exterior caulking and re-caulk as necessary.
- Inspect vinyl siding and clean, as needed, per manufacturer’s instructions.
- Check exterior painted surfaces for damage and weathering.
Plumbing
- Check water supply lines and valves to sinks and toilets. Tighten if loose or leaking.
- Clean out faucet aerators, spray nozzles, and drains.
- Check pipes and drains for water leakage.
- Remove water heater residue.
Windows
- Check sills for caulking cracks or separations and re-caulk as necessary.
- Check weather-stripping around windows and repair or replace as necessary.
- Check windows for smooth opening and closing operation. Clean tracks and lubricate as necessary.
- Inspect window screens and repair or replace as necessary.
Yard lighting
- Check bulbs, fixtures, & wires and repair as needed.
- Adjust timer clocks.