Spring has finally sprung! With a new season comes better weather, spring cleaning, and
 a handy bonus seasonal home maintenance checklist. Maybe you weren’t expecting that last one, but it’s still important!

Want to make sure your home is ready for spring but not sure where to start? We’ve got a handy checklist for you.

1) Give Your HVAC Some TLC

You’ve been heating your home all winter, and soon it’ll be time for your AC to get back to work. Is your HVAC system ready? Make sure to:

  • Change your air filters regularly
  • Clean vents and ducts
  • Check the AC drain line
  • Schedule a tune-up if necessary

Regular maintenance can keep your HVAC system functional for longer, which means you save on repair costs in the future!

2) Inspect Your Windows

Spring is time to let the sunshine in, not air or water leaks. It’s just as important to keep moisture and heat out of your home in the summer as it is to keep the heat in your home in the winter! The seals around windows can deteriorate over time, and leaks = less energy efficiency = higher energy bills for you. You can spot some signs of leaks yourself by looking for:

  • Water leaking in
  • Visible gaps or cracks
  • Drafty spots

Ensuring your windows (and doors too!) have no gaps or leaks will keep your carbon footprint and your energy bills low. Speaking of leaks


3) Make Sure Your Basement Is Leak-Free

Fun fact: April is Long Island’s rainiest month. Is your basement ready to handle the weather? Look for signs of problems, like:

  • Water stains or discoloration
  • Cracks in the walls and/or floors
  • Visible (or smellable) mold or mildew 
  • Peeling paint
  • Rusted basement appliances

As a bonus, keep an eye out for white powder showing up on your walls. It might be efflorescence, which points to an underlying moisture issue.

4) Review Your Roof

Roofs aren’t just my place of work– they’re also a crucial part of your home. It’s called having a roof over your head for a reason! Look out for:

  • Damaged or missing shingles
  • Leaks and water damage
  • Sagging roofline
  • Broken or damaged gutters

And be cautious of piles of granules on the roof or in the gutter– these granules are the material that protects the roof from sun and weather, so if it’s piling like that, you could be dealing with some serious wear-and-tear. 

5) Assess Your Alarms

When’s the last time you changed your smoke detector battery or tested your carbon monoxide detector? Add testing your alarms to your list of spring to-dos! Not only are you keeping yourself and everyone in your house safe, but you’re also avoiding the dreaded smoke alarm out-of-battery beeping. Safety is most important, but avoiding the beeping is up there.

Your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

To summarize, check on your:

  • HVAC
  • Basement
  • Windows
  • Roof
  • Smoke Alarms

If this checklist feels like a lot, don’t worry– I can help! Inspecting your home is what I do best, so add “reach out to John Zeoli” to your checklist.