Colorado Home Maintenance Schedule

Professional maintenance companies can usually perform any of the tasks listed below.

Have your furnace or heating system serviced by a qualified service company every year
Check that all vents are functional and clear of debris
Check for moisture intrusion on a regular basis. This is especially important if you have landscaping that can introduce moisture to your foundation system
Replace batteries in smoke, fire and carbon monoxide detectors

Fall

Have furnace or heating system serviced by a qualified service company every year
Clean central humidifiers, remove sediment and scale - turn dampers to proper Winter position
Replace furnace filters on a monthly basis
OR Replace electrostatic (example 3M Filtrete™) every three months
OR
Clean air cleaner filters every month or more often
Clean baseboard heaters or radiators
Check weatherstripping on all doors
Check the seals on all windows
Install storm windows
Clean out downspouts and gutters
Close hose bibs, disconnect and drain hoses
Cover the outside of air conditioning units

Replace furnace filters on a monthly basis
OR Replace electrostatic (example 3M Filtrete™) every three months
OR
Clean air cleaner filters every month or more often
Monitor your home for high moisture levels. Some amount of condensation should be expected along the bottom of windows, particularly in the corners. Windows that become completely covered in condensation pose a moisture problem. Be sure that moisture in any location is removed as it accumulates, and doesn't collect to form a problem.
Check the attic on a monthly basis for condensation and moisture damage.

Spring

Summer

Check for Winter damage to roof, gutters and downspouts - also check from inside the attic
Monitor basement moisture and humidity levels as landscaping irrigation is resumed
Clean dryer vents and ducts - vacuum out dryer lint collector
Perform overall check of exterior finishes of home - repair or replace damaged areas
Caulk and seal as needed to replace and maintain the integrity of sealed areas
Be sure that there are no areas where your landscaping slopes back to your home