May home maintenance checklist

May is exterior month: foundation, deck, condenser clearance, and the start of the growing season.

12 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.

• Clear debris around outdoor condenser (2 ft clearance)

  Airflow is capacity — cottonwood fluff and leaves can cut efficiency 20%.

  Applies in: Cold winters, Mild / temperate

• Test well pressure tank & inspect wellheadCALL A PRO

  Short-cycling kills well pumps; the tank air charge drifts.

  Only if your home has this feature.

• Well water test (bacteria, nitrates)CALL A PRO

  Annual testing is the only way to know — wells change with the water table.

  Only if your home has this feature.

• Clean gutters & downspouts

  Overflowing gutters rot fascia and dump water at the foundation.

  Applies in: Cold winters

  Only if your home has this feature.

• Walk the foundation: cracks, grading, water pooling

  Soil should slope away 6 in over 10 ft; water against the stem wall is the enemy.

• Trim vegetation 12+ inches off siding & roofline

  Plants hold moisture against the house and give pests a bridge.

  Applies in: Hot & humid, Hot & dry

  Only if your home has this feature.

• Inspect deck: flip a board, probe posts, check ledger bolts

  Deck collapses are almost always the ledger connection — check it, not just the surface.

  Applies in: Cold winters

  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: Cold winters

  Only if your home has this feature.

• Pool: test water & clean skimmer baskets

  Weekly in season; the checklist marks the monthly deep-check.

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

  Only if your home has this feature.

• Reverse ceiling fans for the season

  Counterclockwise pushes air down for summer; clockwise recirculates heat in winter.

  Applies in: Cold winters, Mild / temperate

• Lubricate garage door tracks, hinges & test auto-reverse

  The auto-reverse test is a child-safety item; the lube is a longevity item.