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# Home Maintenance Schedule: A Monthly & Annual Checklist

Small, scheduled tasks that protect a big investment.

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ONDO Team·Published July 24, 2026·2 min read

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- [Monthly & Quarterly](#monthly-quarterly)
- [Annual](#annual)
- [Seasonal: adapt to your climate](#seasonal-adapt-to-your-climate)
- [Let ONDO remind you](#let-ondo-remind-you)
- [Takeaway](#takeaway)
Deferred maintenance is the most expensive kind. A simple, repeating checklist keeps systems efficient, prevents emergency repairs, and preserves your home’s value, and if you’re an ONDO owner, we track most of it for you automatically.

## Monthly & Quarterly

- **Air filters (every ~90 days):** replace HVAC filters, the single cheapest way to protect the system and cut energy bills.
- **Garage door (every ~6 months):** lubricate rollers, hinges, and springs so the door runs quiet and lasts. (Yes, the “garage oil” job.)
- **Smoke & CO detectors:** test monthly; swap batteries on a schedule.
- **Quick walk:** check for minor leaks under sinks, running toilets, and GFCI outlets.

## Annual

- **HVAC service:** professional inspection and duct/unit cleanup before the heating and cooling seasons.
- **Water heater flush:** drain sediment to extend life and hold efficiency.
- **Gutters & downspouts:** clear debris so rain and meltwater drain away from the foundation.
- **Dryer vent:** clean the exhaust run, efficiency plus a real fire-risk reduction.
- **Refrigerator coils:** vacuum condenser coils so the compressor isn’t overworked.

## Seasonal: adapt to your climate

- **Cold-winter regions:** before the first freeze, blow out sprinkler lines and winterize outdoor faucets to avoid burst pipes.
- **Freeze-thaw climates:** inspect roof, flashing, and concrete each spring, repeated cycles are hard on them.
- **Hot or humid regions:** service the A/C before summer, check attic ventilation, and watch for moisture and pests.
- **Wildfire or poor-air areas:** fresh filters and a serviced HVAC keep indoor air healthier during smoke events.

## Let ONDO remind you

You don’t have to keep this calendar in your head. ONDO’s home-care reminders track the recurring tasks above, including air filters (90 days), HVAC service (annual), garage-door lube, gutters, water-heater flush, dryer vent, smoke/CO batteries, and sprinkler winterizing, and surface each one when it’s due, tuned to your property type.

[See your home-care reminders →](/owner/)

## Takeaway

Maintenance is asset preservation, not a chore list. Automate the cadence, act on the small stuff early, and you’ll avoid the big repairs. For the investor’s view on reserves and lifecycle planning, see our [Maintenance and CapEx Strategy](/blog/maintenance-capex-strategy/) guide.

On this page

- [Monthly & Quarterly](#monthly-quarterly)
- [Annual](#annual)
- [Seasonal: adapt to your climate](#seasonal-adapt-to-your-climate)
- [Let ONDO remind you](#let-ondo-remind-you)
- [Takeaway](#takeaway)

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