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Priority Maintenance for Home Buyers One-Time Tasks 1. Install smoke detectors as necessary (usually one on each level of the home, near any sleeping areas) install carbon monoxide detectors, according to manufacturer's recommendations. 2. Make any electrical improvements recommended in the home Inspection report. 3. Remove any wood to soil contact to prevent rot and insect damage. 4. Change the locks on all doors. Use a dead bolt for better security and to minimize insurance costs. 5. Remove or correct trip hazards. such as broken or uneven walks, patios and stairways. Loose or torn carpet or flooring should also be repaired promptly. 6. Correct unsafe stairways and landings. (Treads uneven, too narrow, sloped. loose; risers irregular or too high; landings missing, poorly lit, or too small: railings missing, loose, too low, etc.) 7. Have all chimneys inspected and serviced before operating any of these appliances. 8. Locate and mark the shut-offs for the heating electrical and plumbing systems. 9. Label the circuits electrical panels. 10. If there is a septic system, have the tank inspected and pumped if necessary. If the house is on a private water supply (well), set up a regular testing procedure for checking water quality). Regular Maintenance for Home Owners 1. Clean the gutters in the spring and fall. 2. Check for damaged roofing and flashing materials twice a year. 3. Cut back trees and shrubs from the house walls, roof and air conditioning system as needed. 4. Clean the tracks on horizontal sliding windows anually, and ensure the drain holes are clear. 5. Test ground fault circuit interrupters and smoke detectors using the test button monthly. 6. Service furnace or boiler yearly. 7. Check furnace filters. humidifiers and electronic air cleaners monthly. 8. Check the bathtub and shower caulking monthly and improve promptly as needed. 9. If you are in a climate where freezing occurs, shut off outdoor water faucets in the fall. 10. Install and re-secure door stops as needed. 11. Check attics for evidence of leaks and condensation and make sure vents are not obstructed at least twice a year. |
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