January / February:

❑ Clean or replace furnace filter

❑ Check heat recovery ventilator (HRV) and wash or replace filter

❑ Make sure all air intakes, exhausts and meters are clear of snow

❑ Clean humidifier

❑ Clean filter on oven range hood

❑ Check and fill basement floor drain

March / April:

❑ Clean or replace furnace filter

❑ Check/clean HRV; wash or replace filter

❑ Clean humidifier and turn it off

❑ Test Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors

❑ Check sump pump

❑ Check gutters and downspouts & clean if needed

❑ Inspect basement or crawl space for signs of leaks or water

❑ Open vents to outdoor crawlspaces

❑ Make sure the ground in your yard slopes away from foundation wall

❑ Inspect air conditioner & service it if needed

May / June:

❑ Open hose connection outside

❑ Clean windows, screens and hardware; and install screens

❑ Check that all air intakes and exhausts are clear of debris

❑ Clean oven range hood filter

❑ Turn off your HRV if you keep your windows open in the summer (adjust it if you mostly keep your windows closed)

❑ Start spring landscaping in your yard

July / August:

❑ Use dehumidifier if your basement is damp

❑ Clean filter in the air handling unit if you have central air conditioning

❑ Check exterior finishes and wood for deterioration

❑ Check caulking and weather-stripping around windows & the door to your garage

❑ Check the drainage trap in your basement floor and fill it with water if needed

❑ Have your furnace or heating system serviced

September / October:

❑ Check and clean fireplace and chimney if needed

❑ Clean oven range hood filter

❑ Clean leaves out of all eavestroughs

❑ Check roof for signs of wear or damage

❑ Close outside hose connection

❑ Close windows, skylights

❑ Clean and reactivate the HRV if it was turned off

❑ Prepare your outdoor plants and trees for winter

❑ Test Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors

November / December:

❑ Check and clean furnace; and clean or replace furnace filter

❑ Check/clean HRV; and wash or replace the filter

❑ Clean humidifier and turn it on if needed

❑ Check exhaust fans

❑ Make sure the gas valve is clear of ice and snow

❑ Test space heating system

❑ Close vents to crawl spaces

Yearly:

❑ Dust or vacuum electric baseboards

❑ Vacuum ducts behind warm air and return air grilles

❑ Test plumbing shut-off valves to make sure they are working

❑ Test pressure relief valve on the hot water tank; and drain water from the tank

❑ Check fire escape routes, fire extinguishers, window and door locks

❑ Check and oil door hinges if needed

❑ Lubricate garage door motor, chain, etc. or have it serviced

❑ Check attic for signs of moisture in summer or fall

❑ Check septic system, rinse filter & have it pumped if needed

(usually about once every 3 years depending on household)

❑ Drop off water sample at local health unit if on a well