Helpful Chores Around The House!!!!!

These are some chores around the house that will prevent future problems and keep your house running like a well oiled machine.



• Inspect and clean faucet
aerators and shower heads

Clean frost-free refrigerator drain
pan
• Inspect dishwasher for leaks
• Clean kitchen exhaust fan filters
• Grind ice cubes in disposer
• Check and replace (if needed)
heating system air filter
• Drain 1-2 gallons of water from
the water heater
• Maintain drains with baking soda
or hot water, no chemical drain
openers
• Pour water down unused drains
• Inspect visible foundation areas,
pipes, vents and ducts

Monthly Interior Chores
These are some monthly jobs that should be done to keep
appliances and mechanicals working properly. Doing so will likely
extend the life and performance of each item.
Annual Interior Chores
At least once a year, these items need to be checked. It’s
important to properly check the fireplace and combustion
appliances by fall, because the house is “sealed up” in the
winter and not much fresh air circulates.



• Clean and seal tile grout
• Inspect plumbing shutoff valves
• Inspect toilets for stability
• “Exercise” circuit
breakers
• Vacuum
smoke alarms