Seasonal Maintenance Guide

Schedule professional tune-up before cooling season

Remove debris from winter, check for damage

Look for missing/damaged shingles from ground level

Re-seal around windows, doors, and penetrations

Remove winter grime and mildew

Pour water in pit to verify it activates and drains

Compare to previous years if possible

Oil change, blade sharpening, air filter

Repair or replace damaged screens

Apply appropriate spring fertilizer

Maintain 3+ feet clearance from siding and roof

Clean the full duct run, not just the lint trap — fire hazard

Set to counter-clockwise for summer (pushes air down)

Apply sealant if water no longer beads on surface

Adjust sprinkler heads, check for leaks

Address peeling or chipping before it spreads

Check for broken seals (foggy between panes)

Should not be significantly hotter than outside

Soil should slope away from house

Schedule professional tune-up before heating season

After leaves fall — critical for preventing ice dams

Disconnect hoses, close interior shut-off valves, open exterior faucets

Replace if worn — prevents drafts and heat loss

Use caulk or expanding foam — also keeps pests out

Turn on before you need it to verify operation

Set to clockwise on low to push warm air down from ceiling

Prevents frozen pipes and cracked fittings

Or cover with weather-resistant covers

Salt/sand, snow shovels, window insulation kits

Good habit to do every fall/spring time change

Improve attic insulation and ventilation to prevent

Never use salt on gutters — use calcium chloride if needed

Basement rim joist, crawl space, garage

Don't drop below 55°F to prevent frozen pipes

Both hot and cold on exterior wall pipes

Shovel 3+ feet clearance from foundation walls

Furnace works harder in winter — filters clog faster

Press test/reset buttons on bathroom and kitchen outlets