Home Care Resource

NJ Homeowner
Annual Home Maintenance Checklist

Owning a home in New Jersey means navigating four seasons, aging housing stock, and systems that quietly work behind the scenes every day. This annual home maintenance guide helps homeowners plan ahead.

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Spring Checklist
Summer checklist
Fall maintenance
Fall Checklist
Winter home maintenance
Winter Checklist
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Exterior & Structure

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Inspect siding, trim, and exterior paint for damage or wear
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Inspect hose bibs, place garden hoses, clean outdoor furniture
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Examine foundations for cracks or water intrusion

Doors & Screens

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Check exterior door weather stripping
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Lubricate all door hinges, tighten hardware, check door faces
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Garage door maintenance (torsion springs, hinges, coils, cables, tracks, roller-pins, safety check)
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Check all window screens for damage
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Replace HVAC filter
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Mechanicals

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Clean dryer vent ducts
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Replace HVAC filters
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Test sump pumps
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Check outdoor faucets and irrigation lines for leaks
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Check plumbing under every sink for leaks
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Inspect and test smoke/co alarms
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Annual backup generator service

Kitchen & Bath

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Vacuum refrigerator coils, check gaskets
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Tighten kitchen cabinet hardware
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Clean bathroom ceiling vents
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Check plumbing under every sink for moisture
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Check all drains for partial clogs
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Replace HVAC filters
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