Seasonal Service is an important part of House Care. These service visits can be requested by anyone and are provided at our normal hourly rates. Clients who are enrolled in HNC House Care Plans already enjoy these seasonal services, as part of their plans.
| SPRING |
SUMMER |
Included
Change air filter
Change ceiling fan rotation to blow downward
Clean the top of ceiling fan blades
Clear grass overgrowth on street water cutoff valve cover
Sweep decks, patios, porches
Yard debris cleanup
Test smoke detectors
Test carbon monoxide detectors
Check fire extinguishers
Optional
- Install new blade on lawnmower
- Replace lawnmower spark plug (every two years)
- Help bring out or uncover patio furniture
- Uncover A/C compressor (northern regions)
- Gas grill inspection and test
- Fireplace – clean out ashes at bottom of fireplace
- Remove and clean storm windows
- Clean house windows
- Adjust air duct dampers (per client request)
- Flower bed soil loosening
- Flush/drain water heater
- Other
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Included
Change air filter
Clean faucet aerators
Inspect washing machine hoses
Test smoke detectors
Test carbon monoxide detectors
Check fire extinguishers
Vacuum dryer vent and behind clothe dryer
Vacuum lint buildup inside clothe dryer.
Vacuum around computer vents
Vacuum bath exhaust fan grills
Adjust interior and exterior doors and knobs and hinges
Adjust weather stripping and door sweeps
Adjust and tighten drawer and cabinet door hardware
Optional
- Wasp nest elimination
- Wood rot repairs
- Paint touchup
- Power wash driveway and front and rear porch as needed
- Mailbox repair
- Sprinkler system test sprinkler zones and adjust timer
- Other
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| FALL |
WINTER |
Included
Change air filter
Clean gutters (may need to recommend outsourced service
provider due to house specific situations)
Secure any loose gutters
Test smoke detectors
Test carbon monoxide detectors
Check fire extinguishers
Caulk exterior gaps/holes
Sweep decks, patios, porches
Yard debris cleanup
Change ceiling fan rotation to blow upward
Optional
- Test snow blower
- Install storm windows
- Bring in patio furniture
- Cover A/C compressor (northern climates)
- Prune back bushes and trees
- Rake or blow leaves
- Fill concrete cracks – helps prevent water freezing causing
crack expansion or lifting of concrete
- Adjust air duct dampers
- Cover exterior hose bibs with insulating covers
- Sprinkler system drain
- Touch up paint (interior & exterior)
- Other
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Included
Change air filter
Change or clean grease filter on range vent hood
Replace smoke detector batteries
Replace carbon monoxide detector batteries
Drain cleanout; p-traps under sinks
Check fire extinguishers
Vacuum around computer vents
Remove icicles in hazardous locations
Optional
- Test smoke detectors
- Re-caulk bathtub and showers as needed
- Patch and grout in showers and bathtub surrounds
- Seal grout in showers and bathtub surrounds
- Change water filter in refrigerator
- Change water filter in water purifiers
- Help with holiday decorations
- Other
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