Pick the systems your home actually has and your climate. We will build a season-by-season maintenance calendar - every task with how often, why, DIY-vs-pro guidance, and the real source behind the interval. Your selections stay on your device.
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Ranges stay ranges. Where the registry uses a typical default, the task is labeled adjustable.
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Every interval in this schedule comes from the registry source below. Code, manufacturer, agency, and industry guidance are labeled differently.
The interval registry distinguishes authority types. Code and standards are labeled as code or standard, manufacturer schedules are labeled as manufacturer guidance, public-agency guidance is labeled as agency guidance, and gutters, decks, and similar rows are labeled as widely published industry guidance. Ranges stay visible as ranges with an adjustable default. This page does not invent cost figures; use the cost and material calculators when you need price or quantity help.
For a tank water heater, Rheem and A.O. Smith guidance supports an annual flush, with a six-month interval in hard-water areas. This tool shows that as a 6-12 month adjustable range and labels the source as manufacturer guidance.
NFPA 211 says chimneys, fireplaces, and vents should be inspected at least once a year and cleaned or repaired when needed.
The U.S. EPA SepticSmart guidance says a typical household septic tank should be pumped every 3-5 years, with inspection frequency based on system type and use.
NFPA guidance says to test smoke alarms monthly and replace smoke-alarm units every 10 years. CO alarm replacement is commonly 5-7 years by manufacturer guidance.
ENERGY STAR says to check filters monthly and replace at least every three months; many 1-inch filters fall in a 1-3 month range, so the tool labels the default as adjustable.
Roof and gutter maintenance is industry guidance, not code: roof inspections and gutter cleanings are commonly scheduled in spring and fall, plus after major storms.
