Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

Your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

Get ready to spruce up your A&S home for the upcoming season with these simple maintenance tips.

Make Outdoor Maintenance a Breeze:

• During the early spring, it’s important to remove snow & ice right away
• Remove ice buildup from the roof and lower downspouts to ensure proper drainage
• Clean gutters and confirm downspouts direct water away from the home
• Shovel snow away from the foundation (avoid using salt, which can damage concrete)
• Test your sump pump and install the drainage hose
• Check for settling around the foundation and fill in as needed to maintain positive drainage
• Test exterior faucets for leaks
• Activate and inspect your air conditioning system

Easy Spring Tips for Your Home Interior:

• Adjust registers and ensure cold air returns are clear of furniture and drapery
• Inspect grout and floor tiles; touch up as needed
• Wash windows and screens, clean weep holes, and lubricate tracks
• Schedule heating and cooling maintenance for later in the season
• Set your HRV between 30–40% as needed

Did You Know?

Seasonal frost melt may occur in an unfinished basement. You may notice some moisture or find that water has run down the concrete walls and onto your basement floor. This is a completely normal part of the curing process in an unfinished new home and nothing to worry about.

Concrete basement walls contain a significant amount of moisture that releases gradually over a period of two years as the concrete cures. If this happens, move all personal belongings away from the walls and turn on a dehumidifier.

Don’t Forget

Make sure to clean your HRV and change your furnace filters.

By following these simple tips, you are setting yourself up for a seamless transition as we welcome spring.

Print out this checklist for easier maintenance.