Home checklists
The same steps, done right, every time.
Ready-made checklists for the systems and appliances in your home. Save one to an item, tick the steps as you go, and Keap a record of each time.
Open my itemsHeating & cooling
HVAC air filter change
Swap the furnace or air-handler filter so air moves freely and the system isn't working harder than it needs to.
7 steps · Every 1–3 months (check your filter's label)
Plumbing
Water heater check
A quick look-over of a tank water heater: leaks, the relief valve's discharge pipe, and the area around it.
6 steps · Once a year
Safety
Smoke & CO alarm test
Press-to-test every smoke and carbon monoxide alarm and note which ones need batteries or replacement.
5 steps · Monthly test, batteries per the alarm's instructions
Laundry
Dryer vent cleaning
Clear lint from the screen, the duct and the outside hood — lint build-up slows drying.
7 steps · Clean the lint screen every load; vent once a year
Kitchen
Refrigerator coil & gasket care
Dust the condenser coils, check the door seals and replace the water filter if the fridge has one.
6 steps · Once or twice a year
Kitchen
Dishwasher filter cleaning
Rinse the filter and spray arms so water drains and sprays properly.
6 steps · Monthly, or when dishes come out gritty
Exterior
Gutter & downspout check
Clear leaves and debris so rain flows away from the house.
6 steps · Spring and fall
Kitchen
Garbage disposal care
Keep the disposal clean and running freely.
5 steps · Monthly
Laundry
Washing machine care
Clean the drum and check the supply hoses — hose failures are a common cause of water damage.
5 steps · Monthly clean and hose check; replace hoses every 3–5 years
Plumbing
Sump pump test
Make sure the pump turns on and drains water away.
5 steps · Before the wet season
General guidance, not a replacement for your manual. When in doubt, call a licensed professional.