March Home Maintenance Checklist
5 tasks for March — each with the reason it's on the list. Print it, stick it on the fridge, and cross things off.
- Every monthTest smoke and CO detectorsDetectors fail quietly — the only way to know one still works is to test it.
- Once a yearClean the dryer vent ductLint in the exhaust duct is one of the leading causes of house fires, and a choked vent makes every load take two cycles instead of one..
- Twice a year — before wet seasonsTest the sump pumpA sump pump spends most of its life idle and is only discovered dead during the storm that needed it..
- Every 6 monthsInspect tub and shower caulkFailed caulk lets shower water into the wall cavity, where it rots framing and feeds mold invisibly.
- Every 3 monthsDegrease the range hood filterA grease-saturated filter stops capturing cooking exhaust and becomes a fire risk sitting directly over the burners..
Press ⌘P (Mac) or Ctrl+P (Windows) to print this checklist.
Gable keeps this list for you.
The Gable app builds your home's maintenance schedule, reminds you when tasks come due, and keeps the record of everything you've done. Coming soon to iPhone.