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First Home Buying Guide - Maintenance Tips |
| Once you've purchased a home there are
several new responsibilities you inherit. The maintenance of your home is a
top priority. Here are several steps you should take on a monthly,
bi-annual, and annual basis. |
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Monthly Checklist
- CHECK AIR FILTER IN A/C AND CLEAN OR
REPLACE AS NECESSARY.
- VACUUM AIR SUPPLY AND AIR RETURN REGISTERS
TO REMOVE DUST.
- CHECK FIRE EXTINGUISHERS TO ENSURE THEY
ARE FULLY CHARGED.
- CLEAN DISPOSAL BLADES BY GRINDING UP ICE
CUBES. FRESHEN WITH CITRUS FRUIT RINDS AND BAKING SODA.
- CHECK FOR CRACKS AND SEPARATIONS IN
CAULKING AROUND THE FOLLOWING: SINKS, BATHTUBS, TOILETS, FAUCETS,
COUNTERTOPS, BACK SPLASHES, CERAMIC TILE WALLS, CERAMIC FLOORS, WINDOW
SILLS AND ANY OTHER AREAS.
- CLEAN OR REPLACE DIRTY FILTER IN RANGE
HOOD FAN.
- ADJUST SPRINKLER HEADS FOR PROPER
COVERAGE.
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6-Month Checklist
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CHECK EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND
DOORS CAULKING.
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INSPECT EXTERIOR PAINT
SURFACES, TOUCH-UP AS NEEDED.
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CHECK SCREWS ON DOOR LOCK SETS
AND HARDWARE, TIGHTEN UP.
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TEST AND CLEAN SMOKE DETECTORS
AND CHANGE THE BATTERIES IF NEEDED.
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LUBRICATE BI-FOLD AND BY-PASS
DOORS IF NECESSARY.
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CLEAN SLIDING DOOR TRACKS,
APPLY SILICONE SPRAY. (NOT OIL)
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OIL MOVING PARTS OF GARAGE
DOOR.
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CHECK FIRE EXTINGUISHERS TO
ENSURE THEY ARE FULLY CHARGED.
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CHECK ELECTRICAL EXTENSION AND
APPLIANCE CORDS.
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VISUALLY INSPECT ROOF FROM
GROUND FOR BROKEN SHINGLES.
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CHECK AND CLEAN GUTTERS AND
DOWNSPOUTS.
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HAVE CONTRACTOR PERFORM
SEASONAL CHECK-UP ON YOUR A/C.
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CHECK WATER SUPPLY LINES AND
VALVES FOR LEAKS.
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INSPECT WINDOWS AND SCREENS
FOR CONDITION.
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Annual Checklist
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REPEAT YOUR SIX- MONTH INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE.
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CHECK ATTIC VENTS FOR INSULATION BLOCKAGE.
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INSPECT INSIDE ATTIC FOR SIGNS OF ROOF LEAKS.
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CHECK CABINET DRAWERS AND HINGES FOR PROPER
ALIGNMENT.
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HAVE CHIMNEY PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED AS
NECESSARY.
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REMOVE WATER HEATER RESIDUE. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
IN PLUMBING SECTION OF YOUR HOME MAINTENANCE MANUAL.
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PRESSURE CLEAN ROOF TILES, POOL DECK, DRIVEWAY
AND WALKS.
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A special note to First Home customers:
If you are experiencing problems and would like some help, please call our
Customer Care Team at 458-8000. To expedite the call, have your Job # ready. |
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