Check and clean or replace furnace air filters each month during the heating season.Ventilation system, such as heat recovery ventilator, filters should be checked every two months.
Clean humidifier two or three times during the winter season.
Check gauge on all fire extinguishers; recharge or replace if necessary.
Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
Check for excessive snow on roof
Have ice melt on hand to control ice on walkways
Make sure all electrical holiday decorations have tight connections
Spring
Clean windows, screens and hardware
Clear all drainage ditches and culverts of debris.
Undertake spring landscape maintenance and, if necessary, fertilize young trees.
Check air conditioning system and have serviced every two or three years.
Summer
Lubricate garage door hardware and ensure it is operating properly.
Deep clean carpets and rugs.
Clean or replace air conditioning filter, and wash or replace ventilation system filters if necessary.
Fall
Vacuum electric baseboard heaters to remove dust.
Have furnace or heating system serviced by a qualified service company every two years for a gas furnace.
Clean leaves from eavestroughs and roofs, and test downspouts to ensure proper drainage from the roof.
Winterize landscaping, for example, store outdoor furniture, prepare gardens and, if necessary, protect young trees or bushes for winter.
Winter
