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Maintenance
Tips
Professional
Painting Tips
Test GFCI Receptacles and Breakers
Maintenance
Checklists
After
you move in
Monthly
Every
six months
Annually
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After
you move in
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Bathrooms
& Main Floors
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Apply
grout sealer to ceramic tile grout if you wish to
give the grout additional protection against
discoloration from spills and stains.
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Electric
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Locate
the main circuit breaker in the electric panel box
and show family members how to turn it off in case
of emergency.
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Fire
Extinguisher
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Purchase
a general purpose fire extinguisher for each floor
of the home plus one small kitchen extinguisher in
case of grease fires. Demonstrate proper usage to
family members in case of an emergency.
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First
Aid Kit
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Keep
first aid materials and a book on first aid
procedures in an accessible location.
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Flooring
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Attach
furniture protectors underneath furniture legs to
protect floor finishes
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Household
Tools
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Acquire
basic tools to help you with normal home maintenance
chores, including: pliers, adjustable wrench,
flat-blade and Phillips-head screwdrivers, claw
hammer, hand saw, tape measure, caulk and caulking
gun, putty knife, paint roller and brush, power
drill and drill bits, assorted nails, brads, screws,
nuts, bolts, sandpaper, utility knife, toilet
plunger, flashlight and batteries.
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Landscaping
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Review
and implement recommendations in the Landscaping and
Grading Section of the Bonded Builders Homeowners
Maintenance Manual.
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Plumbing
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Locate
the main water line shut-off valve and all
individual plumbing fixture valves and show all
family members how to close them in case of a
plumbing emergency
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Monthly
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Air
Conditioning and Heating
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Check
air filters and clean or replace as necessary.
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Vacuum
air supply and air return registers to remove dust
and lint.
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Fire
Extinguishers
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Check
fire extinguishers to ensure that they are fully
charged.
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Garbage
Disposal
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Clean
disposal blades by grinding ice cubes. Freshen it
with baking soda and by grinding up citrus fruit
rinds.
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Interior
Caulking
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Check
for cracks or separations in caulking around sinks,
bathtubs, toilets, faucets, countertops and black
splashes, ceramic tile walls, ceramic floors, window
sills, and any other areas originally caulked by
your builder. To repair these areas, use an
appropriate caulking compound and follow the
caulking instructions in the relevant sections of
the Bonded Builders Homeowners Maintenance Manual.
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Range
Hood Fan
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Clean
or replace dirty filter.
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Smoke
Detector
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Test
smoke detectors.
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Clean
and/or vacuum.
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Every
Six Months
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Air
Conditioning System
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Have
HVAC Contractor perform seasonal maintenance
check-up.
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Ensure
that air supply registers are not blocked by rugs,
draperies and furniture.
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Cabinets
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Clean
and apply a light coat of wax to wood finish
cabinets.
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Caulking
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Check
all areas originally caulked by the builder,
especially windows and doors.
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Doors
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Check
screws on door lock set and hardware and tighten as
necessary.
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Lubricate
bi-fold and by-pass doors as necessary.
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Clean
sliding door track and apply silicone spray to
tracks as necessary. Caution - only use a silicone
lubricant; oil will cause the rollers to
deteriorate. Take the necessary steps to protect
adjacent flooring from the silicone, as it may
discolor. Oil moving parts of the garage doors.
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Electric
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Test
and reset all GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter) receptacles.
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Check
electrical extension and appliance cords. Replace
frayed or split cords.
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Exterior
Finishes
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Check
for cracks and voids in exterior caulking and
re-caulk as necessary. Follow the maintenance
instructions contained in the painting section of
the Bonded Builders Homeowners Maintenance Manual.
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Plumbing
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Check
water supply lines and valves to sinks and toilets.
Tighten if loose or leaking.
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Clean
out faucet aerators, spray nozzles and drains.
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Check
pipes and drains for water leakage.
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Roofing
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Visually
inspect roof from ground for broken tiles or
shingles and gaps in flashing.
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Contact
Roofing Contractor should repairs be required.
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Check
and clean gutters and down spouts, if installed.
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Smoke
Detectors
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Test
detector and change the battery if needed.
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Windows
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Check
sills for caulking cracks or separations and
re-caulk as necessary.
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Check
weather stripping around windows and repair or
replace as necessary.
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Check
windows for smooth opening and closing operation.
Clean tracks and lubricate as necessary, using
silicone spray.
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Inspect
window screens and repair or replace as necessary
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Annually
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Air
Conditioning System
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Have
HVAC Contractor perform annual maintenance check-up.
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Attic
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Check
attic vents to ensure that soffit vents are not
blocked with insulation and move insulation back to
its original location if there are voids on the
attic floor.
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Check
inside attic for signs of roof leaks. Be extremely
careful not to damage or disturb electrical wiring
or plumbing pipes that may be in the attic.
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Cabinets
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Check
drawers and hinges for proper alignment. Tighten and
adjust as needed.
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Caulking
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Recaulk
all areas originally caulked by builder, especially
windows and doors.
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Doors
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Check
and repair or replace weather stripping on exterior
doors as necessary.
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Check
and tighten door hardware and lubricate as
necessary.
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Tighten
all bolts on garage door.
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Fireplace
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Have
chimney professionally cleaned as necessary.
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Check
firebox liner.
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Plumbing
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Remove
water heater residue following instructions in the
Plumbing Fixtures Section of the Bonded Builders
Homeowners Maintenance Manual.
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Pressure
Cleaning
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Clean
roof tiles of mildew and dirt as necessary.
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Clean
pool deck and reseal as necessary.
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Clean
pavers, driveways and walks as necessary.
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Windows
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Check
all windows for gaps in caulking on the exterior of
the house.
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