Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist

While owning a home is an incredible accomplishment, it comes with some important responsibilities that can’t be ignored. Prioritizing maintenance throughout your home is essential and can help you to avoid costly repairs down the line. 

Are you feeling overwhelmed by where to start? Have some ongoing maintenance items taken the back burner? You’re not alone. That’s why we’ve developed an all-inclusive guide to home maintenance and have even broken it down by season to ensure you can stick to it all year long. 

Are you ready to have a safe, well-maintained home you can be proud of? Let’s dive in.

What Is the Seasonal Maintenance?

Most homeowners are fully aware of the fact that when something breaks, it’s their job to fix it or pay for it to be fixed. But what if we told you there was preventative action you could take to avoid some of these costly repair bills?

This is where seasonal maintenance comes in. Taking part in a seasonal maintenance routine can not only save you money but can also help to add value to your property. Well-maintained homes are a hot commodity and rare to find in today’s market, so we highly recommend implementing the checklists below.

The concept behind seasonal maintenance is that tackling these projects on a regular basis will help you avoid larger issues down the line. Make sure to take your time when completing these projects and note anything that may seem off. In the future, you’ll be incredibly grateful for the time and money that was saved from these preventative efforts. 

If you’re interested in pursuing the seasonal maintenance lifestyle, we’ll help ensure you’re on the right path to taking the best care of your home. Below, we’ll discuss a monthly checklist that you should add to your routine and some seasonal items to pencil into your calendar. So, let’s get started. 

Monthly Home Maintenance Checklist

Most people are pretty confident in their week-to-week cleaning routines, but what about those tasks that may only need to be done once a month? These tend to fall to the wayside a bit more than many would like to admit. 

• Grind ice cubes to clean the garbage disposal—As a homeowner, you likely use your sink every single day. Like the kitchen sink, the garbage disposal also needs a good clean every once in a while. Dump ice cubes in, turn it on for a few moments, and consider it a job well done. 

• Clean the furnace filter—Filters are notorious for collecting dust and dander in short spans of time. Cleaning these items is simple and can help reduce the unit’s breakdown and extend the lifespan of your HVAC.

• Vacuum heat registers and air vents—House fires are often caused by things that could be avoided with proper maintenance care. Taking a few moments of your day to vacuum out dusty spaces like your air vents or dryer vents can greatly mitigate the risk of a house fire.

• Test Your Alarms—Alarm systems are great additions to any home, but not if they are not working properly. Test your systems regularly and get in the habit of replacing the batteries every three to four months. 

• Check Back-Up Power Systems—No matter where you live, investing in backup power systems in case of weather-related or other power outage emergencies is always a good idea. The EcoFlow Solar Generators and EcoFlow DELTA Series Portable Power Stations make an excellent duo in keeping your home powered up even if the grid were to go down. Double-check that these items are at the ready to avoid any unnecessary surprises.

Spring Seasonal Maintenance Checklist

• Solar Panel Installation—Now is as good a time as any to invest in solar panels. EcoFlow Solar Panels will help you save on costly energy bills as the hotter seasons roll around and the air conditioning gets put to use.

• Refresh Outdoor Spaces—Temperatures are finally rising, so it may be worth getting your outdoor spaces ready for warmer days. Clean off your furniture and trim back any overgrown areas to avoid a much larger project in the coming months. 

• Inspect Lawn Equipment—With summer around the corner, now is a great time to ensure your lawn mower and other tools are all in working condition.

Summer Home Upkeep Checklist

• Deep Clean Your AC Unit—The hottest season of the year is here, so take a little extra time to care for your AC unit. You can even invest in the EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable AC to cool off specific areas of your home and save on energy costs.

• Service your Appliances—When did you last check to ensure your appliances were running at maximum capacity? This is the season to do it. With the EcoFlow Glacier Portable Refrigerator, you can be prepared for anything as this backup device will keep your food and drinks cooled and safe to consume while you service your fridge.

• Check Back-Up Power Sources—With the summer season’s unpredictable weather, it is important that your EcoFlow Portable Power Stations are nearby and ready to be used.

Fall Seasonal Home Maintenance

• Check Smoke Detectors—Before the beeping can start, change the batteries in your smoke detectors and test them to ensure they are working properly. 

• Insulate Your Home—The temperatures have likely started to cool off already. Instead of waiting til Winter rolls around, take this time to refresh the insulation in your home and handle any spots that may need a little extra attention. 

• Clean Your Gutters—When the weather allows, make sure to deep clean your gutters all around the house. This will prevent build-up and help prevent rust from developing on the metal.

Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

• Change the Direction of Your Fans—Since the house will be cooler, altering the direction of your fans will actually save you money. This helps to circulate the air and maximize the heat while it’s in use.

• Inspect Your Fireplace—This is probably the first time your fireplace has been put to use in a little while. Make sure the chimney and surrounding area are clean and ready for use to keep you warm all season long.

Final Thoughts

Owning a home is very empowering, and you should take pride in caring for and maintaining it. We hope this checklist serves as a great reminder of all the little tasks you should be doing to ensure your home is in the best shape all year. 

If you’re looking for ways to add even more value to your home, consider investing in EcoFlow’s Solar Panels. Solar energy is the way of the future and will help to modernize your home. Visit our site today to learn more about why this is the right investment for you!