Fall home checklist
Plain House Manual
Home: ________________Year: ________________Done by: ________________
| Done | Step | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book (get help) | |||
| Heating check-up booked | |||
| Heating check-up done (who came) | |||
| Chimney inspection, if you have a fireplace | |||
| Gutters cleared (who did it) | |||
| Inside | |||
| Air filter checked or changed | |||
| New filter date written on its frame | |||
| Smoke alarms tested, each one | |||
| CO alarms tested, each one | |||
| Drafty doors listed | |||
| Drafty windows listed | |||
| Outside | |||
| Hoses unhooked, drained, stored | |||
| Hose storage spot written down | |||
| Outdoor faucet question for a plumber, if any | |||
| Supplies and records | |||
| Flashlights and batteries found | |||
| Winter shopping list made | |||
| Furnace label photo in appliance log | |||
| Sheet filed in the records binder | |||
Source: ENERGY STAR maintenance checklist, checked October 15, 2026. plainhousemanual.com/records/fall-home-checklist/Household procedure, not a licensed trade. Heating, gas, chimney and roof work go to a pro.
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