March home maintenance checklist

March is the turn toward spring: test what winter may have broken and prep cooling before the rush.

8 tasks below. Not all apply to every climate or home —generate a personalized schedule in 30 seconds.

• Check HVAC filter (replace every 1–3 months)

  A clogged filter strains the blower and raises energy use — the #1 cheap fix in home maintenance.

• Replace smoke/CO detector batteries

  Do it when clocks change so it's never forgotten.

• Book A/C tune-up before cooling seasonCALL A PRO

  Techs are cheap and available in shoulder season; refrigerant and coil issues show up before the first heat wave.

  Applies in: Hot & humid, Hot & dry

• Inspect washing machine hoses & under-sink connections

  Burst supply hoses are a top-3 insurance claim; braided hoses fail too.

• Test sump pump (pour a bucket of water)

  Sump pumps fail silently and are only ever needed suddenly.

  Only if your home has this feature.

• Open pool / start-up chemistryCALL A PRO

  Opening early beats algae; balanced water protects the equipment.

  Applies in: Hot & humid, Hot & dry

  Only if your home has this feature.

• Start up irrigation: check heads & zone coverage

  One broken head wastes hundreds of gallons a week, invisibly.

  Applies in: Hot & humid, Hot & dry, Mild / temperate

  Only if your home has this feature.

• Clean bathroom exhaust fan grilles & test airflow

  Bath fans prevent the mold you'd otherwise be scrubbing.