Spring is inspection season. Winter is hard on roofs, gutters, decks, and outdoor plumbing, and the damage is easiest to fix while it"s small. Get the AC checked before everyone else calls the same week.
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Outside
- Walk the roof line for missing shingles, damaged flashing, and sagging gutters.
- Clean gutters and downspouts again.
- Look for new cracks along the foundation and driveway.
- Turn outdoor faucets back on and check inside for leaks.
- Start the irrigation system and test each zone.
- Clean and reseal the deck if water no longer beads.
- Check siding, trim, and caulk.
Cooling
- Replace the HVAC filter.
- Schedule an AC tune-up.
- Clear 2 feet around the outdoor condenser.
- Flush the condensate line.
Inside
- Test smoke and CO alarms.
- Check under sinks and around the water heater for leaks.
- Test the sump pump.
- Clean the dryer vent duct.
Yard and garage
- Service the mower: oil, air filter, sharpen the blade.
- Repair torn window screens.
Track it in MaintFolio: add these as recurring tasks and you'll get a reminder each year, with a dated record of what was done.