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Build a home and climate maintenance plan

New here? Use the first-30-days checklist · Download the blank checklist pack (PDF)

Monthly and seasonal checks

Choose the period you are recording. Adapt the plan to your climate and model manuals; a calendar date does not override a safety warning.

Record month

Ticks are saved only in this browser, separately by month and seasonal year. No account or server reminders.

Every month

Test smoke and CO alarms using their manuals; check replacement dates.Inspect the HVAC filter; replace or clean only as the model and condition require.Look for accessible leaks under sinks and around appliances.Check safe exits and look for new moisture, damage or trip hazards.Test garage-door reversal and protective devices on their manufacturer schedule, if fitted.

Seasonal checklist

Choose a season

Annual service and condition-based tasks

Arrange professional inspection of fuel-burning heating equipment and venting.Book dryer exhaust cleaning; heavy use or symptoms may require it sooner.Review water-heater flushing or descaling requirements in the exact manual; book service when appropriate.Review pump/backup tests, alarm end-of-life dates and equipment service records.Inspect gutters from safe ground access in spring/fall and after storms; arrange cleaning as needed.

Annual items are recorded by year. They are not a requirement to perform hazardous service yourself.

Take the plan to your calendar

Download 12 monthly reminders. Nothing runs on the website in the background.

Start month

Includes monthly checks and seasonal prompts. No email reminders are sent. Adjust the imported events for your location and equipment.

Reference schedules: USFA alarms · USFA dryer care · CPSC heating/CO · A. O. Smith water heaters