The maintenance homeowners forget, until it's expensive.
Most costly home repairs start as a small, routine task that got skipped. HomeTrust tracks these automatically for your home, and reminds you before they become someone else's emergency call.
Every 1–3 months
Replace your HVAC air filter
A clogged filter forces your system to work harder, raising energy bills and shortening its lifespan. The single most-forgotten task on this list.
Test smoke & CO detectors
Press the test button on every unit. Batteries fail silently, and this is the cheapest insurance you own.
Twice a year
Clean your gutters
Especially before storm season: clogged gutters send water straight into your foundation instead of away from it.
Service your AC/HVAC system
A professional tune-up before summer and winter catches small issues (refrigerant, worn belts) before they become a mid-heatwave breakdown.
Check weatherstripping & caulking
Gaps around doors and windows are a slow, invisible leak in your energy bill.
Once a year
Flush your water heater
Sediment builds up at the bottom of the tank, reducing efficiency and eventually causing failure years earlier than it should.
Get a professional roof inspection
Small issues (a lifted shingle, worn flashing) are a $200 fix. Caught two years late, they're a $12,000 fix.
Clean the dryer vent
Lint buildup is one of the most common causes of house fires, and it's completely preventable.
Test your sump pump
The one system you never think about, until the one time you desperately need it to work.
As needed
Inspect attic insulation & ventilation
Poor attic ventilation is a leading cause of both high energy bills and roof deterioration.
Reseal grout & caulking in bathrooms
Once water gets behind tile, the fix goes from a $20 tube of caulk to a full remodel.
Never track this in your head again.
Create a free homeowner account and HomeTrust builds a reminder schedule for your specific home, then connects you to a verified pro the moment something needs a professional.