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1 Water drains away from houseNo trip, fall, choking, sharpedge hazardsFence around pool intactCheck for signs of rodents,bats, roaches, termitesDrain outdoor faucets andhosesClean window wells andcheck drainageClean gutters and downspoutsThe following checklist was developed for the Healthy HomesTraining Center and Network as a tool for Healthy homemaintenance. A Healthy home is one that is constructed,maintained, and rehabilitated in a manner that is conducive togood occupant maintain a Healthy home, occupants should keep it dry,clean, well-ventilated, free from contaminants, pest-free, safeand well-maintained. Good home maintenance can act toreduce allergens, prevent illness, and reduce injury fromaccidents.

2 This checklist provides basic guidelines; items mayneed to be checked more often depending on local conditionsand manufacturer for the National Healthy Homes Training Centerby Terry Brennan and Ellen Tohn, technical advisors to theNational Center for Healthy Homes Maintenance ChecklistShingles in good conditionCheck chimney, valley, plumbingvent, skylight flashingMake sure gutters dischargewater away from buildingCheck attic ventsCheck attic for signs ofroof leaksCheck for icicles and ice damsLook for peeling paintLook for signs of leaks where deck attaches to houseCheck below window & doorthat flashing intactRepair broken, cracked glassLook for signs of leaks atwindow and door sillsClean dryer ventCheck exhaust ducts are clearNo wet surfaces, puddlesSump pump and checkvalve workingFloor drain workingVacuum basement surfacesCheck for signs of rodents,bats, roaches, termitesNational Healthy Homes Training Center and NetworkMaintenance Checklist continued on next pageBuilding a lead-safe and Healthy home environment for all children 10227 Wincopin Circle, Suite 100, Columbia, MD 21044 NeededPro Needed?

3 SpringFallAnnualAs NeededPro Needed?SpringFallAnnualAs NeededPro Needed?winterCheck for signs of water damageCheck operation of windowsand doorsLubricate and repair windowsand doorsSpringFallAnnualAs NeededPro Needed?Clean kitchen range hood screensClean dryer vents and screensClean exhaust fan outlets and screensClean outdoor air intakes and screensClean air conditioning coils, drain pansClean dehumidifier coils, check operationClean and tune furnaces,boilers, hot water heatersClean and tune ovens and rangesWarm air furnace (merv 8)Air conditioner (central air merv 8)DehumidifierOutdoor air to return to heatrecovery ventilationBuilding a lead-safe and Healthy home environment for all children 10227 Wincopin Circle, Suite 100, Columbia, MD 21044 washer hoses-connectionsCheck dishwasher hoses for leaksCheck toilet supply/shut-off valveClean & check refrigeratordrip pan-icemaker connectionsCheck shower-tub surroundsfor signs of damageCheck traps and drains undersinks, tubs.

4 Showers for leaksCheck hot water heater for leaksCheck boiler for leaksCheck water main/meter orwell pump for leaks or sweatingCheck water main/meter or wellpump for leaks or sweatingClean septic tankCheck drain and supply timefor leaksCheck bath and kitchen fansoperation2 yrsCheck for damaged cordsTest ground fault interruptersTest outlets for proper hot,neutral and groundCheck smoke and CO alarmsonceEnsure storage of fuel cansProper operation of garagedoor safety shut-offCheck for signs of water damageCheck for signs of rodents,bats, roaches, termitesCheck for signs of rodents,bats, roaches, termitesCheck for water damageEnsure insulation in placeCheck that fans still exhaustto outdoors (check ductwork connections)SpringFallAnnualAs NeededPro Needed?

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