Preventive maintenance
Scheduled work that keeps things from breaking: filter changes, gutter cleaning, water heater flushes.
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Preventive work is planned, so it is cheaper than the same repair as an emergency. It also gives owners fewer surprises on their statements.
Typical tasks include changing HVAC filters, which ENERGY STAR recommends checking monthly and changing at least every three months, testing smoke alarms monthly, servicing heating in fall and cooling in spring, cleaning dryer vents, clearing gutters and checking for leaks under sinks. The schedule depends on the building and the climate.
An example
A manager books HVAC tune-ups for every unit in April. One technician finds a clogged condensate line that would have flooded a closet in July. The fix takes ten minutes during a visit that was already on the calendar.
How to start
- List the systems in each property: heating, cooling, water heater, roof, appliances
- Give each task a month and an owner
- Book seasonal work before the busy season
- Record each visit, so the next person can see what was done
How Now Ours handles it
Ours books visits with tenants and with your vendors or technicians, and every booking is recorded on the case. The preventive maintenance checklist has a season-by-season list to copy.
Sources
- ENERGY STAR, Heat and Cool Efficiently: filter checks and changes. Checked October 20, 2026.
- ENERGY STAR, Maintenance Checklist: spring and fall check-ups. Checked October 20, 2026.