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Home maintenance checklist
By Stuart Malcolm · Updated
A starting list for recurring household jobs.
- Test smoke alarms
- Test carbon monoxide alarm
- Clean washing machine filter
- Clean dishwasher filter
- Check extractor or cooker hood filter
- Check gutters and drains
- Check sealant around baths and showers
- Review heating or boiler service
- Check first-aid kit
Choose the timing that fits your situation.
Homes, products, responsibilities and local requirements differ. Follow manufacturer instructions, professional advice and local rules where relevant.
How to use this home maintenance list
Start with the equipment and responsibilities that actually apply to your home. Check manuals, service records and local guidance, then turn the relevant items into recurring routines with intervals that fit each product and property.
Start the next interval
Mark the job Done when you finish. Since starts the next interval from that completion. Keep fixed service deadlines in your calendar.