The Season-by-Season Home Maintenance Checklist

Small regular tasks prevent big expensive repairs later.

Spring: check for winter damage

Inspect roofing, gutters, and exterior caulking for damage from winter weather before it worsens with spring rain.

Summer: service cooling systems

Clean or replace HVAC filters and check outdoor unit clearance to keep cooling systems running efficiently through peak use.

Fall: prep for cold weather

Seal drafts, check weatherstripping, and clean gutters before leaves and debris accumulate ahead of winter.

Winter: watch for ice and pipe risk

Insulate exposed pipes in unheated areas and know where your main water shutoff is in case of a freeze-related emergency.

Year-round: don't skip small fixes

Small maintenance tasks addressed promptly are almost always cheaper than the larger repair that results from letting them go unaddressed.