Plumbing
Locate and label the main water shutoff
Make the home’s water shutoff easy to find before a leaking pipe becomes an emergency.
Curated plan
New homeowner checklist and calendar
Start with your first-week checklist, then build a dated maintenance plan for the systems and equipment in your home.
Start here
Your first week at home
Save these one-time checkmarks in My Home, then use the calendar for ongoing care.
Locate the main water shutoff
Find the shutoff and make sure everyone knows where it is. Follow the guide before attempting to operate it.
Locate the electrical panel
Identify the panel and read existing circuit labels. Keep access clear; leave covers and electrical work to a qualified electrician.
Test smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms
Use the test buttons and follow each alarm’s manual. Check replacement dates and resolve missing or nonworking alarms.
Check for visible plumbing leaks
Look under sinks and around toilets, appliances, and the water heater for moisture or damage.
Collect equipment manuals and service records
Record model numbers, filter sizes, and previous service dates for the HVAC, water heater, water softener, and appliances.
Review and save your maintenance plan
Select the systems present in this home, review suggested dates, and save the recurring tasks that apply.
Ongoing care for your home
These are available tasks. Guided setup matches them to your equipment, and you review dates before saving. If service history is unknown, the initial check is suggested for today.
Exterior
Inspect the roof from the ground
Use a ground-level visual check to spot obvious roof damage without climbing.
HVAC
Inspect the HVAC condensate drain
Look for blockage or overflow signs before condensate damages nearby materials.
HVAC
Inspect the outdoor AC unit
Keep the outdoor unit visibly clear and spot damage before peak cooling demand.
HVAC
Review and arrange heating-system service
Review service records and arrange a qualified heating-system check before the heating season.
HVAC
Review and arrange cooling-system service
Review service records and arrange a qualified cooling-system check before hot weather.
Plumbing
Inspect the water heater area
Use a visual check to catch leakage, venting concerns, or damage early.
Plumbing
Review tank water-heater service
Review the tank heater’s maintenance requirements and arrange qualified service as needed.
Plumbing
Review tankless water-heater service
Review model-specific descaling and inspection needs for a tankless water heater.
Plumbing
Check the water softener and salt level
Establish a salt-checking routine and watch for leaks or unusual operation.
Safety
Test GFCI receptacles
Use built-in test and reset controls to confirm accessible GFCI receptacles interrupt power.
Safety
Inspect home fire extinguishers
Check access, pressure indication, physical condition, and model-specific service dates.
Exterior
Check downspout discharge
Confirm roof runoff is visibly directed away from the foundation without creating a new hazard.
Exterior
Inspect exterior caulk and seals
Find gaps around windows and doors before water and drafts get in.
Appliances
Clean accessible refrigerator coils
Follow the refrigerator manual to remove dust from owner-accessible condenser coils.
Appliances
Inspect the refrigerator door seal
Check that the door gasket is clean, intact, and sealing consistently.
Appliances
Clean the dishwasher filter
Use the appliance manual to clean a removable owner-serviceable filter.
Appliances
Inspect washing-machine hoses
Find bulges, cracks, corrosion, or small leaks before a supply hose fails.
Appliances
Run the washer cleaning cycle
Use the model-specific cycle and approved cleaner to reduce residue and odors.
Appliances
Check the dryer’s exterior vent
Confirm the exterior covering opens and airflow is not visibly restricted while the dryer operates.