May Home Maintenance Checklist
5 tasks for May — 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.
- Every 6 monthsVacuum the refrigerator coilsDust-blanketed condenser coils force the compressor to run longer and hotter, which shows up in the electric bill first and the repair bill later..
- Twice a year and after big stormsInspect the roof from the groundOne lifted shingle is a cheap repair; the same shingle after two rainy seasons is a ceiling stain and a mold problem..
- Once a yearInspect and clean the deckDeck fasteners loosen and boards rot from the underside first.
- Twice a yearReverse ceiling fan directionCounterclockwise pushes a cooling breeze down in summer; clockwise on low pulls warm air off the ceiling in winter.
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.