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Home Maintenance Calendar

A simple schedule for keeping your home in shape, plus how long the major parts of a house usually last. Plan ahead and replace things before they fail.

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Every month

4 items

Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Check the AC filter and change it if it's dirty
Press the test button on GFCI outlets
Look under sinks for drips

Every season

4 items

Pour a cup of water with a little vinegar down the AC condensate line
Clean gutters, especially after spring storms and in fall
Walk the outside of the house for loose siding, peeling paint and gaps
Check fences and gates after storms

Every year

7 items

AC inspection in spring
Heating inspection in fall
Flush the water heater
Check the attic for leaks, pests and flattened insulation
Inspect the breaker panel for rust or heat marks
Pest inspection
Re-caulk tubs, showers and windows where needed

Every 3 to 5 years

4 items

Have ducts checked for leaks and buildup
Have main drain lines cleaned in older homes
Repaint or reseal wood fences and decks
Replace rubber washer hoses with braided steel

How long things last

Ranges are typical estimates from manufacturer and industry guidance. Your home may differ.

ItemTypical lifeNotes

Central AC10 to 15 yearsConstant summer use in Houston can shorten this

Tank water heater8 to 12 yearsAnnual flushing helps it last

Tankless water heater15 to 20 yearsNeeds descaling in hard water

Attic insulationCheck after 15 to 20 yearsReplace sooner after leaks, floods or pests

Electrical panel25 to 40 yearsHave it inspected once it passes 25

Smoke alarms10 yearsReplace the whole unit, not just the battery

Carbon monoxide alarms5 to 7 yearsCheck the date on the back

Kitchen faucetAbout 15 yearsSooner with hard water

DishwasherAbout 10 years

Wood fence10 to 20 yearsSealing and post care add years

Exterior paint5 to 10 yearsSouth and west sides fade first

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