Maintenance Item Lists

When you think of home maintenance, what typically comes to mind? More than 50 tasks and over 300 individual items need to be inspected and maintained in an average-sized home. Those items are broken down into three categories; property items, mechanical equipment, and appliances. The 4 packages below are made up of different combinations of those categories,

Home maintenance

HOME WARRANTY

  • 90-day for Homeowners/Buyers
  • 120-day for Home Sellers

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

  • Flush the water heater and remove sediment
  • Change the HVAC filter
  • HVAC system tune-up
  • Clean and inspect sink disposal
  • Check TPRV at the water heater for functionality
  • Check the temperature output of the water heater
  • Check temperature output refrigerator/freezer
  • Check HVAC temperature differentials
  • Oil garage door opening hardware
  • Test garage door photocells for auto-reverse

APPLIANCES

  • Vacuum refrigerator/freezer coils
  • Check hoses for damage/leaks
  • Clean and deodorize your dishwasher
  • Check range burner element for functionality
  • Clean dishwasher drain basket
  • Clean/replace range hood filter(s)
  • Clear lent from dryer and trap
  • Clean/clear gas burners
  • Check/change oven light
  • Check striker for gas burners
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HOME WARRANTY

  • 90-day for Homeowners/Buyers
  • 120-day for Home Sellers

PROPERTY ITEMS

  • Test GFCI/AFCI receptacles and breakers for functionality
  • Test receptacles and light fixtures for proper functionality
  • Check/clear electrical service entrance for vegetation interference
  • Test smoke/CO alarm and battery change
  • Check plumbing drainage at all plumbing fixtures
  • Check for plumbing leaks at all fixtures
  • Clean/clear showerheads and faucets of sediment
  • Seal plumbing fixtures
  • Check water supply lines for corrosion
  • Flush toilets and test the flushing mechanism
  • Winterize exterior plumbing
  • Inspect the exterior for any damaged areas
  • Inspect and sealed windows
  • Inspect the roof for damage
  • Service window and door hinges
  • Ensure proper ventilation of the home and attic
  • Exterior soft rinse of home and porches
  • Check home’s energy efficiency with thermal imaging
  • Seal cracks in concrete
  • Inspect and clear the dryer vent
  • Inspect fireplace/damper/flue
  • Inspect and clear gutters of debris
  • Inspect for proper drainage around the exterior foundation
  • Inspect/tighten/lubricate; door knobs, deadbolts, hinges
home warranty

HOME WARRANTY

  • 90-day for Homeowners/Buyers
  • 120-day for Home Sellers

PROPERTY ITEMS

  • Test GFCI/AFCI receptacles and breakers for functionality
  • Test receptacles and light fixtures for proper functionality
  • Check/clear electrical service entrance for vegetation interference
  • Test smoke/CO alarm and battery change
  • Check plumbing drainage at all plumbing fixtures
  • Check for plumbing leaks at all fixtures
  • Clean/clear showerheads and faucets of sediment
  • Seal plumbing fixtures
  • Check water supply lines for corrosion
  • Flush toilets and test the flushing mechanism
  • Winterize exterior plumbing
  • Inspect the exterior for any damaged areas
  • Inspect and sealed windows
  • Inspect the roof for damage
  • Service window and door hinges
  • Ensure proper ventilation of the home and attic
  • Exterior soft rinse of home and porches
  • Check home’s energy efficiency with thermal imaging
  • Seal cracks in concrete
  • Inspect and clear the dryer vent
  • Inspect fireplace/damper/flue
  • Inspect and clear gutters of debris
  • Inspect for proper drainage around the exterior foundation
  • Inspect/tighten/lubricate; door knobs, deadbolts, hinges

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

  • Flush the water heater and remove sediment
  • Change the HVAC filter
  • HVAC system tune-up
  • Clean and inspect sink disposal
  • Check TPRV at the water heater for functionality
  • Check the temperature output of the water heater
  • Check temperature output refrigerator/freezer
  • Check HVAC temperature differentials
  • Oil garage door opening hardware
  • Test garage door photocells for auto-reverse
Home Maintenance

HOME WARRANTY

  • 90-day for Homeowners/Buyers
  • 120-day for Home Sellers

PROPERTY ITEMS

  • Test GFCI/AFCI receptacles and breakers for functionality
  • Test receptacles and light fixtures for proper functionality
  • Check/clear electrical service entrance for vegetation interference
  • Test smoke/CO alarm and battery change
  • Check plumbing drainage at all plumbing fixtures
  • Check for plumbing leaks at all fixtures
  • Clean/clear showerheads and faucets of sediment
  • Seal plumbing fixtures
  • Check water supply lines for corrosion
  • Flush toilets and test the flushing mechanism
  • Winterize exterior plumbing
  • Inspect the exterior for any damaged areas
  • Inspect and sealed windows
  • Inspect the roof for damage
  • Service window and door hinges
  • Ensure proper ventilation of the home and attic
  • Exterior soft rinse of home and porches
  • Check home’s energy efficiency with thermal imaging
  • Seal cracks in concrete
  • Inspect and clear the dryer vent
  • Inspect fireplace/damper/flue
  • Inspect and clear gutters of debris
  • Inspect for proper drainage around the exterior foundation
  • Inspect/tighten/lubricate; door knobs, deadbolts, hinges

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

  • Flush the water heater and remove sediment
  • Change the HVAC filter
  • HVAC system tune-up
  • Clean and inspect sink disposal
  • Check TPRV at the water heater for functionality
  • Check the temperature output of the water heater
  • Check temperature output refrigerator/freezer
  • Check HVAC temperature differentials
  • Oil garage door opening hardware
  • Test garage door photocells for auto-reverse

APPLIANCES

  • Vacuum refrigerator/freezer coils
  • Check hoses for damage/leaks
  • Clean and deodorize your dishwasher
  • Check range burner element for functionality
  • Clean dishwasher drain basket
  • Clean/replace range hood filter(s)
  • Clear lent from dryer and trap
  • Clean/clear gas burners
  • Check/change oven light
  • Check striker for gas burners
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