Home Maintenance Library
Common home items that need regular replacing or cleaning — use this as inspiration to add your own reminders.
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Fire & Safety
- Dryer VentEvery 6–12 months
- Smoke Detector BatteryEvery 6–12 months
- Carbon Monoxide Detector BatteryEvery 6–12 months
- Fire Extinguisher InspectionEvery month (visual) / every 12 months (professional)
- Smoke Detector ReplacementEvery 10 years
- Clean Fireplace ChimneyEvery 12 months (before heating season)
- GFCI Outlet TestingEvery month
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Heating, Cooling & Air
- HVAC FilterEvery 1–3 months
- Air Purifier FilterEvery 3–6 months
- Replace Humidifier FilterEvery 1–3 months (during heating season)
- Replace Dehumidifier FilterEvery 3–6 months
- Replace Window AC FilterEvery 1–3 months (during cooling season)
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Plumbing & Water Systems
- Whole-House Water FilterEvery 3–6 months
- Water Softener MaintenanceEvery 4–8 weeks (add salt; clean every 6–12 months)
- Water Heater FlushEvery 12 months
- Sump Pump TestingEvery 3 months
- Septic Tank Pumping & InspectionEvery 3–5 years (varies by household)
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Drinking Water
- Refrigerator Water FilterEvery 6 months
- Under-Sink Water FilterEvery 6–12 months
- Water Pitcher FilterEvery 1–2 months
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Kitchen
- Range Hood FilterEvery 1–3 months
- Dishwasher FilterEvery 1–3 months
- Clean Garbage DisposalEvery 1–2 months
- Oven (deep clean)Every 3–6 months
- De-scale Coffee MakerEvery 1–3 months
- Refrigerator Condenser CoilsEvery 6–12 months
- Dishwasher (run cleaner)Every 1–3 months
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Bathroom
- Bathroom Exhaust FanEvery 6 months
- Shower Head (descale)Every 6 months
- Toilet FlapperEvery 3–5 years
- Caulk & Grout InspectionEvery 12 months
- Faucet Aerator (clean)Every 6 months
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Laundry
- Clean Washing MachineEvery 1–3 months
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Interior
- Vacuum FilterEvery 3–6 months
- Carpet CleaningEvery 12 months
- Mattress RotationEvery 3 months
- Window WashingEvery 6 months
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Exterior & Yard
- Gutter CleaningEvery 6 months
- Lawn Mower BladeEvery season
- Deck/Patio SealEvery 2–3 years
- Exterior CaulkingEvery 1–2 years
- Lawn Mower Oil ChangeEvery season
- Lawn Sprinkler WinterizationEvery 12 months (before the first hard freeze)
- Garage Door MaintenanceEvery 6–12 months
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Auto
- Oil ChangeEvery 3,000–7,500 miles
- Air Filter (car)Every 12,000–15,000 miles
- Cabin Air FilterEvery 15,000–25,000 miles
- Tire RotationEvery 5,000–7,500 miles