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.

• Remove ice buildup from roof and lower downspouts to ensure proper water drainage.
• Clean your gutters and confirm that the downspouts drain away from the house.
• Shovel snow away from the foundation of your home.
• Test your sump pump and install your drainage hose.
• Look for the settling of backfill soil; check your foundation and concrete slab and fill in where necessary to maintain positive drainage.
• Test exterior faucets for leaks.
• Activate and inspect your air conditioning system.

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.

Bonus Tips

• Adjust your registers and confirm that cold air returns are clear of furniture and drapery.
• Inspect the grout around tiles; touch up as needed.
• Wash all windows and screens, clean weep holes, and lubricate tracks.
• Schedule heating and cooling maintenace for later in the season.

Don’t Forget

Make sure to clean your HRV filter late in the spring after it’s been in use.

Print out this checklist for easier maintenance.

Spring is on the way!

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