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The health of
a home is a lot like our own personal health. If it is
regularly checked and maintained, the chances of problems
arising are less. With proper maintenance, if and when
problems do occur, there is less chance that they will
blossom into major problems. Get a house insurance
quote to see what it will cost to protect your home
and personal belongings.
| Exterior |
Monthly
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Every
3 months |
Every
6 months |
| Roof: Visually check
shingles from ground. Watch for missing shingles
or broken pieces. Check gutters and downspouts. |
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| Gutters and downspouts:
Check and remove any debris to assure unobstructed
water flow away from foundation. |
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| Veneer or siding:
With brick, watch for deteriorating bricks or
masonry. For siding, watch for warping or rot.
Check all painted surfaces. |
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| Windows and doors:
Check caulking around doors and windows, glazing
around window panes. |
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| Lawn and garden: Watch
for accumulation of tree limbs, branches, debris
that can attract wood eating insects. |
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| Asphalt Driveways:
Check for cracks or deterioration. Reseal if necessary. |
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| Heating and cooling:
Make sure outside unit is unobstructed. Clean
unit with garden hose. |
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| Interior
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Monthly
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Every
3 months |
Every
6 months |
| Attic: Examine for
evidence of any leaks |
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| Baths: Check for evidence
of any leaks, especially around toilets and under
sinks (vinyl tile will usually discolor if water
is getting underneath it). Check grout on any
ceramic tile. |
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| Kitchen: Check for
leaks under sink and around dishwasher. Check
burner operation on stove. Check grout on any
ceramic tile. |
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| Kitchen: Clean dust
from refrigerator condenser (rear of unit). |
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| Heating System: Change
filter, check coils for buildup |
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| Water Heater: Check
for signs of leaks. |
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| Water Heater: Drain
to remove any sediment. In areas with hard water,
drain every 3 months. |
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| Smoke Detectors: Check
operation |
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| Smoke Detectors: Change
batteries |
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| Basement or crawl
space: Check for cracks or
any sign of dampness or leaks. Check for any evidence
of termites or wood eating insects. |
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