Home Maintenance Checklist - April

Snow, rain go away…we have April’s home maintenance to get started on today!

  • Clean or replace furnace filter, HRV or humidifier filter (if applicable)
  • Check eavestrough and downspouts are clean and free of leaves and debris and downspout is lowered. If you live within a condominium, please notify your property manager regarding any build up.
  • Inspect basement or crawl spaces for cracks or moisture
  • Check roof for missing or lifted shingles. If you live within a condominium, please notify your property manager regarding any missing or lifted shingles.
  • Clean range hood filter
  • Inspect drainage and landscaping for soil settlement. If you live within a condominium, please notify your property manager regarding any settlement.
  • Check window wells if applicable, make sure they are clean and free of debris
  • Install sump hose where applicable (remove when at risk of freezing, typically October).
  • Check sump pump to ensure that it is operating properly