HVAC Equipment Spring Fall Annual
As
Needed
Pro
Needed
Inspect, clean, or
change air filters
Once per
Month
Warm air furnace (merv 8)
O O
Air Conditioner
(central air merv 8)
O
Dehumidifier
O
Check for dirty coils and fans
O O
Check thermostat settings
O
Check and inspect
the condensate drain
O O
Check your central air
conditioners refrigerant level
O
Lubricate all moving parts
O O
Tighten all electrical connections
and measure voltage and current
on motors
O O
Check all gas (or oil)
connections, gas pressure,
burner combustion and
heat exchanger
O O
Plumbing Fixtures
and Appliances Spring Fall Annual
As
Needed
Pro
Needed
Check water hoses
and connection
O
Check dishwasher
hoses for leaks
O
Check toilet supply/shut off valve
O
Clean and check refrigerator drip
pan and ice maker connections
O
Check the caulking around
sinks, toilets, tubs and showers
O
Check for cracked tiles, in the
shower, around sinks or near
water pipes
O
Check hot water heater for leaks
O
Check boiler for leaks
O
Check water main/meter
for leaks or sweating
O
Clean
septic tank
Every 2
Years
O
Check drain for leaks
O O
Check bath and
kitchen fans operation
O O
Indoor Air Quality Spring Fall Annual
As
Needed
Pro
Needed
Check Your Carbon
Monoxide Levels
O
Ventilate to Reduce Moisture
and Pollutants
O
Test A Home for Radon
O
Control moisture by cleaning
humidifiers regularly
O
Replace Furnace Filters
O
Install air filters to help clean
the air in the home of allergies,
viruses, pollen and dust mites
O
Fix plumbing leaks and
get rid of excess moisture
O O
Annual Inspection
O O
Basement
and Crawl Spaces Spring Fall Annual
As
Needed
Pro
Needed
Check for wet surfaces, puddles
O O
Check sump pump and valves
O O
Check floor drain
O
Vacuum basement surfaces
O O
Check for signs of rodents,
bats, roaches and termites
O O
Attic Spring Fall Annual
As
Needed
Pro
Needed
Check for signs of rodents, bats,
roaches and termites
O
Check for water damage
O
Ensure insulation is in place
O O
Check that fans exhaust to
outdoors by checking duct work
connections
O
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Healthy Home Preventative Maintenance Checklist
The specialists at A.W.E.
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created Healthy Home Month and the following healthy home maintenance checklist to
encourage homeowners to pay attention to the simple steps anyone can take to ensure DIY maintenance steps help save
money, improve indoor air quality, and extend the lives of necessary home functions including air, water and energy.
To arrange an A.W.E. inspection, call:
630-AWESOME (293-7663)
For more information, visit:
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A healthy home is a healthier you.
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Appliances Spring Fall Annual
As
Needed
Pro
Needed
Clean kitchen
range hood screens
O
Clean dryer vents and screens
O
Clean exhaust fan
outlets and screens
O
Clean outdoor air intakes
and screens
O
Clean air conditioning coils,
and drain pans
O O
Clean dehumidifier coils
O
Clean and tune furnaces,
boilers and hot water heaters
O O
Clean and tune ovens and ranges
O O
Yard and Exterior Spring Fall Annual
As
Needed
Pro
Needed
Ensure water drains
are away from house
O
Ensure fence around pool intact
O O
Check for signs of rodents,
bats, termites and roaches
O O
Drain outdoor faucets and hoses
O O
Clean window wells
and check drainage
O O O
Clean gutters
O O
Exterior Roof, Walls,
and Windows Spring Fall Annual
As
Needed
Pro
Needed
Check shingles are
in good condition
O
Check chimney and
plumbing vents
O
Make sure gutters discharge
water away from building
O
Check attic vents
O
Check attic for signs
of roof leaks
O
Check for icicles and ice dams
O
Look for signs of leaks where
deck attaches to house
O
Check exhaust ducts are clear
O O
Clean dryer vent
O O
Electrical Equipment Spring Fall Annual
As
Needed
Pro
Needed
Check for damaged cords
O O
Test ground fault interrupters
O
Test outlets and ensure
sockets and switches are
cool to the touch
O
Check smoke and CO alarms
O O
Install safety devices such as
RCDs, shuttered sockets and
recessed outlets
O O
Everything You Need
For Your Indoor Comfort.
The new Air Conditioning & Heating Co. We’re still the ones with the yellow trucks.
Call us 24/7/365:
630-AWESOME (293-7663)
Visit us at:
theAWEfactor.com
• Furnaces
• Air Conditioners
• Boilers
• Roof Top Units
• Humidifiers
• Dehumidifiers
• Heat Recovery
Ventilators
• Energy Recovery
Ventilators
• Air Purification
Systems
• Replacement
Filters
• Central Air filters
• Heat Pumps
• Thermostats
• UV Systems
• HVAC Zoning
• Water Heaters
• Sump Pump
• Ejector Pump
• Emergency
Backup Pumps
• Water Purification
Systems
• Sewer Line
Replacement
• Bathroom Fixture
Replacement
• Repiping
• Drain Rodding
• Radiant Heat
• Generators
• Geothermal
• Surge Protection
• Freewatt Systems
• Solar Power
Systems
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