Home Management
Home Maintenance
Tracker
Stay on top of every seasonal task, appliance service date, and home repair. Organized by season with overdue alerts, last-completed dates, and an appliance log. Never forget to change the filters again.
🔧 Appliance Log
Track purchase dates & last service
📖 How to Use the Home Maintenance Tracker
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Browse seasonal checklists
Click the season tabs (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Year-round) to see pre-loaded maintenance tasks for that time of year. Each task shows when it was last completed and whether it's overdue. The pre-loaded lists cover the most important home maintenance tasks recommended by home inspectors and contractors.
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Mark tasks as done
Click the checkbox or Mark done button on any task to log today's date as the completion date. The date turns green if completed recently, amber if it's approaching its recommended interval, and red if it's overdue. The progress bar at the top of each section shows how many tasks are up to date.
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Add custom tasks
Use the Custom tab for one-off projects or things specific to your home — "Repaint front door", "Fix deck boards", "Seal driveway". Set a frequency (monthly, quarterly, annually) and the tracker will show when it's overdue. You can also add tasks to any season tab using the form at the bottom of each section.
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Log your appliances
The Appliance Log at the bottom tracks every major appliance — HVAC, water heater, refrigerator, washer/dryer, and more. Enter the purchase year and last service date to see the appliance's age and a color-coded indicator (green = relatively new, amber = mid-age, red = approaching end of life). This is invaluable for budgeting replacements.
Home maintenance fact: Homeowners who follow a regular maintenance schedule spend 50% less on emergency repairs and preserve significantly more home value over time. The biggest savings come from HVAC filter changes (quarterly), gutter cleaning (twice/year), and annual roof inspection — three tasks most homeowners skip until there's a problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I change my HVAC filter? ▾
For standard 1-inch filters, every 1–3 months depending on usage and whether you have pets. Thicker 4-inch filters can last 6–12 months. A clogged filter forces the system to work harder, increasing energy bills by 5–15% and shortening the life of the unit. It's one of the highest-ROI maintenance tasks you can do — a $10 filter change can prevent a $3,000 HVAC replacement.
What home maintenance tasks are most important? ▾
The highest-priority tasks are: (1) HVAC filter changes quarterly, (2) gutter cleaning in spring and fall, (3) testing smoke and CO detectors twice/year, (4) draining the water heater annually to remove sediment, (5) inspecting the roof after major storms, (6) caulking around windows and doors annually before winter, and (7) checking the crawl space or basement for moisture. These seven tasks prevent the majority of costly home repairs.
Does my data save between visits? ▾
Yes — all completed task dates, custom tasks, and appliance records are saved in your browser's local storage. They persist between visits on the same device and browser. Your data stays completely private on your device and is never uploaded anywhere. If you clear your browser data or switch browsers, you'll start fresh. We recommend bookmarking this page for quick access at the start of each season.
How to Use the Home Maintenance Tracker
Never miss a seasonal home maintenance task again with a structured checklist and reminders.
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Review the seasonal checklists
Tasks are organised by season (spring, summer, autumn, winter) and category (exterior, interior, systems, safety). Start with the current season.
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Check off completed tasks
Tick each task as you complete it. The tracker saves your progress automatically so you can return across multiple days.
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Add custom tasks
Use the 'Add task' button to include property-specific items: septic tank service, well testing, specific appliances, or HOA requirements.
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Note completion dates
After completing each task, note the date. This creates a maintenance log that's useful for insurance claims, warranty work, and when selling the property.
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Set annual reminders
For tasks that recur annually (HVAC service, chimney sweep, gutter clean), note them in your phone calendar too — one alert per year prevents expensive emergencies.
💡 The most neglected but highest-impact maintenance tasks: replacing HVAC filters (every 3 months), testing smoke and CO detectors (monthly), and cleaning dryer vents (annually — major fire risk).