House Maintenance

WINTER HOUSE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

  • Check and clean or replace furnace air filters each month during the heating season. Ventilation systems, such as heat recovery ventilator filters, should be checked every two months
  • After consulting your hot water tank owner’s manual, drain off a dishpan full of water from the clean-out valve at the bottom of your hot water tank to control sediment and maintain efficiency
  • Clean your humidifier two or three times during the winter season
  • Vacuum bathroom fan grills to ensure proper ventilation
  • Vacuum fire and smoke detectors, as dust or spiderwebs can prevent them from functioning
  • Vacuum radiator grills on the back of refrigerators and freezers, and empty and clean drip trays
  • Check gauges on all fire extinguishers, and recharge or replace as necessary
  • Check fire escape routes, door and window locks and hardware, and lighting around the home’s exterior. Ensure your family has good security habits
  • Check the basement floor drain to ensure the trap contains water. Refill with water if necessary
  • Monitor your home for excessive moisture levels – for instance, since condensation on your windows can cause significant damage over time and pose serious health problems, this requires corrective action
  • Check all faucets for signs of dripping and change washers as needed. Faucets requiring frequent replacement of washers may be in need of repair or replacement
  • If you have a plumbing fixture that’s not used frequently, such as a laundry tub or spare bathroom sink, tub or shower stall, briefly run some water to keep water in the trap
  • Clean drains in the dishwasher, sinks, bathtubs and shower stalls
  • Test plumbing shut-off valves to ensure they’re working and to prevent them from seizing
  • Examine windows and doors for ice accumulation or cold air leaks. If found, make a note for repair or replacement in the spring
  • Examine attic for frost accumulation. Check roof for ice dams or icicles. If there’s excessive frost or staining of the underside of the roof, or ice dams on the roof surface, be sure to have an expert look into the issue
  • Check electrical cords, plugs and outlets for all indoor and outdoor seasonal lights to ensure fire safety. If showing signs of wear, or if plugs/cords feel warm, replace immediately
  • 在供暖季节每月检查并清洁或更换炉空气过滤器。通风系统，例如热回收通风过滤器，应每两个月检查一次
  • 查阅热水箱用户手册后，从热水箱底部的清理阀排出装满水的洗碗盘，以控制沉积物并保持效率
  • 冬季清洁加湿器两到三次
  • 真空浴室风扇格栅确保适当通风
  • 对火灾和烟雾探测器进行真空处理，因为灰尘或蜘蛛网会阻止它们发挥作用
  • 冰箱和冰柜背面的真空散热器格栅，以及清空干净的滴水盘
  • 检查所有灭火器上的压力表，并根据需要重新充电或更换
  • 检查火灾逃生路线、门窗锁和硬件以及房屋外部周围的照明。确保您的家人有良好的安全习惯
  • 检查地下室地漏，确保存水弯内有水。如有必要，请加水
  • 监控您家中的湿度是否过高 - 例如，由于窗户上的凝结随着时间的推移会造成严重损坏并造成严重的健康问题，因此需要采取纠正措施
  • 检查所有水龙头是否有滴水迹象，并根据需要更换垫圈。需要经常更换垫圈的水龙头可能需要维修或更换
  • 如果您有不经常使用的管道装置，例如洗衣盆或备用浴室水槽、浴缸或淋浴间，请短暂放一些水以将水保留在存水弯中
  • 清洁洗碗机、水槽、浴缸和淋浴间的排水管
  • 测试管道截止阀以确保它们正常工作并防止它们卡住
  • 检查门窗是否积冰或冷气泄漏。如果发现，请记下以便在春季进行维修或更换
  • 检查阁楼是否有霜堆积。检查屋顶是否有冰坝或冰柱。如果屋顶下侧有过多的霜或污渍，或者屋顶表面有冰坝，请务必让专家调查这个问题
  • 检查所有室内外季节灯的电线、插头和插座，以确保消防安全。如果出现磨损迹象，或者插头/电线感觉发热，请立即更换