Home Maintenance Schedule: A Monthly & Annual Checklist

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.

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 guide.