FEBRUARY

Protect your investment year-round with our easy-to-follow Monthly Home Maintenance Checklist.

Created by experienced home inspectors, this proactive guide breaks maintenance into simple monthly tasks that help prevent costly repairs, improve safety, and extend the life of your home’s major systems. For items that may require a professional touch, we also include recommendations for trusted, vetted service technicians - so you always know who to call when it’s time to bring in an expert.

February – Electrical & Indoor Air Quality

1.🚨🛠️ Test GFCI outlets throughout the home

Video - How to test GFCI outlets

2.🚨🛠️ Inspect electrical cords and outlets 

3.⚠️🛠️ Vacuum heat registers and air vents 

Video - How to vacuum heat registers and air vents

4.⚠️🛠️ Replenish water softener salt (if applicable)

5.⚠️🛠️ Replace furnace filter

6.✅🛠️ Clean mineral deposits from faucets and showerheads 

Video - How to clean faucets and showerheads

7.✅🛠️ Vacuum refrigerator coils

Video - How to vacuum your refrigerator coils

Priority Level

  • 🚨 CRITICAL / SAFETY – High risk if neglected (fire, flooding, health, structural damage)

  • ⚠️ PREVENTIVE / COST-SAVING – Extends system life, avoids expensive repairs

  • ✅ MAINTENANCE / COMFORT – Efficiency, appearance, convenience

Who Should Do It

Furnace Filter Note: Replace furnace filters monthly unless manufacturer specifications allow longer intervals. Homes with pets, allergies, or wildfire smoke exposure benefit from monthly replacement.