CENTEX HOMES

HOMEOWNERS GUIDE TO
HOME MAINTENANCE
The Homeowner Maintenance Checklist is furnished to assist new homeowners in recognizing
those maintenance areas that should be handled by homeowners in order to properly protect
their home investment. The list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all normal
homeowner maintenance requirements but a general list to assist new homeowners in
identifying those issues.
1.

Replacing faucet washers beyond thirty (30) days after settlement.

2.

Cleaning condensate lines and condensate pumps (where applicable).

3.

Checking circuit breakers.

4.

Changing light bulbs or fluorescent tubes.

5.

Repairing, replacing, or adjusting threshold or weather stripping.

6.

Periodic adjustment of doors.

7.

Clearing clogged toilets or drains.

8.

Repairing damaged concrete or asphalt resulting from the use of fertilizers, gas or oil
leaks, or heavy vehicular traffic.

9.

Regrouting or caulking around tubs, sinks, vanities, or cabinets.

10.

Repairing normal concrete cracks.

11.

Replacing AC filters and performing the manufacturers recommended maintenance

procedures.

12.

Flushing the water heater.

13.

Repairing any material failures (such as a roof or shingle leak caused by gutter, or
screen enclosure.

14.

Clearing garbage disposer jams.

15.

Cleaning or removing objects from gutters and downspout.

16.

Recaulking interior or exterior joints due to normal wear, settlement or material

shrinkage. (includes exterior expansion joint between 1 st & 2nd floor)

CENTEX HOMES
HOMEOWNERS GUIDE TO
HOME MAINTENANCE

17.

Adjusting bi-fold door units.

18.

Repairing minor cracking of wall surfaces, trim, etc. due to normal settlement or normal
material shrinkage.

19.

Repairing nail pops in wall boards.

20.

Resealing countertop seams.

21.

Maintaining interior floor surfaces and other finished surfaces.

22.

Inspecting for evidence of termite infestation in crawl spaces, basements, porches, etc.
Ordering professional assistance and/or retreatment annually.

23.

Removing infestations of insects, birds or animals and the damage they may cause.

24.

Addressing typical homeowner maintenance of all appliances and mechanical systems.

25.

Inspecting all stack vents for voids and sealing same.

26.

Periodic adjustment of garage doors and automatic openers.

27.

Seasonal rebalancing of HVAC duct work and diffusers.

28.

Sealing minor masonry (sidewalk/stoop) cracks with masonry caulk.

29.

Check dryer exhaust vent systems - connections and blockages.

30.

Drain and flush out hot water heater and verify pressure relief valve is working.

31.

Test and clean smoke detectors.

32.

Test GFI receptacle/breaker.

33.

Silicone window tracks to aid in ease of operation.