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Re: Annual Maintenance
ashevillelookout Jun 12, 2017 4:26 PM (in response to homeaway_community_manager)Most of our maintenance is done quarterly, or every time that we are in residence.
However, annual maintenance is:
Heat and Air Conditioning servicing
Fireplace and chimney cleaning
Well pumps and filters checked
Pump out septic tanks and rotor rooter lines
New gravel on driveways
Check roofs, eaves, gutters, downspouts
Replant and mulch all flower beds
Power wash decks
etc.
And that's just for starters.....
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Re: Annual Maintenance
homeaway_community_manager Jun 12, 2017 4:29 PM (in response to ashevillelookout)We'd love to hear your quarterly maintenance too. Also we'd love to hear your full annual list. Thanks!
Erinn
HomeAway Community Manager
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Re: Annual Maintenance
ohst8er Jun 12, 2017 5:43 PM (in response to ashevillelookout)agreed on the "as needed" as well. We do have a system for some things, flipping beds, changing batteries, etc.
I hope Erinn knows what she's walked in to. It's gonna be a heck of a list once Seaboard to Seaboard chimes in!
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Re: Annual Maintenance
homeaway_community_manager Jun 12, 2017 6:03 PM (in response to ohst8er)That's what I'm hoping for!
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Re: Annual Maintenance
feibus Jun 12, 2017 7:14 PM (in response to homeaway_community_manager)Annually, our home gets a "deep cleaning" that is a 3-day process of going through every item in the home and cleaning it thoroughly.
In terms of maintenance, that's ongoing and we visit 3-4 times a year to replace and update "comfort" items in the home. Monthly, we have ongoing maintenance and cleaning.
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Re: Annual Maintenance
twobitrentals Jun 12, 2017 10:38 PM (in response to homeaway_community_manager)Erinn, I found the lists on here so very helpful, I have printed them and even put copies out for my cleaners to see. That was one of the first things I found so very valuable on this site back when I started.
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Re: Annual Maintenance
twobitrentals Jun 12, 2017 10:44 PM (in response to twobitrentals)Like these:.
Seasonal Maintenance Checklist for Vacation Rental Homes
Cleaning and maintenance checklist
7 Preventive Maintenance Tips for Your Vacation Rental
Love when Homeaway provides lists like these.
I personally don't have anything to add that isn't already on these.
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Re: Annual Maintenance
u0999 Jun 13, 2017 7:19 AM (in response to homeaway_community_manager)Every 3-4 years
have exterior logs/siding and decks bleached , power washed and stained
Every 2 years
Replace piston ring set in iron filter and water softener
Annual:
have exterior and fixed interior windows washed
replace batteries in smoke alarms
replace batteries in door locks
have gas log fireplace serviced
deep clean
Every 6 mos
replace refrigerator filter
remove ashes from the firepit
HVAC service
Quarterly
Fill softener holding tank with salt to the top
Oil door locks and door hinges
Flush the iron filer, softener, run through cycles
Inspect for all small items (shower doors, bathroom valves, stoppers etc)
Run the microwave exhaust filters through the dishwasher
Every 4-6 weeks
HVAC filters replaced
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Re: Annual Maintenance
mike-dfv Jun 13, 2017 8:00 AM (in response to homeaway_community_manager)In addition to things already mentioned by others, I flip the mattresses in the fall and rotate them (head to foot) in the spring. Also at that time, all mattress and pillow covers get washed.
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Re: Annual Maintenance
homeaway_community_manager Jun 13, 2017 8:37 AM (in response to homeaway_community_manager)Thank you to everyone who's answered so far. I'd love to hear from more of you!
Thanks!
Erinn
HomeAway Community Manager
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Re: Annual Maintenance
margaret Jun 13, 2017 10:55 AM (in response to homeaway_community_manager)Twice a year
HVAC & Plumbing inspected & serviced
Replace batteries-remotes, smoke alarms, door locks
Replace all light bulbs
Three times a year
Deep cleaning
Wash windows
Turn mattresses
Wash all bedding- mattress pads, comforters, bedspreads, blankets, etc.
Clean blinds-wash curtains
Wash windows
Repair or replace anything damaged or lost
Touch up paint where needed
Throughout the year we have whatever repairs or maintenance that is needed done by others and of course the housekeeper is cleaning regularly. We have found visiting 3 times a year to deep clean and do updates and repairs keeps our properties in better condition.
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Re: Annual Maintenance
hrwi Jun 13, 2017 1:49 PM (in response to homeaway_community_manager)We're only about six months in, but here's what we're doing this spring:
Touch up paint
Launder curtains
Clean septic filter
Wash exterior of windows
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Re: Annual Maintenance
homeaway_community_manager Jun 14, 2017 8:00 AM (in response to homeaway_community_manager)Hi again everyone!
I know there are a lot more of you out there lurking!
We'd love to hear what your maintenance routines are. Thank you!
Erinn
HomeAway Community Manager
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Re: Annual Maintenance
homeaway_community_manager Jun 16, 2017 7:36 AM (in response to homeaway_community_manager)Hello All!
Thank you so much for the great responses so far. We'd love to hear from more of you!
Erinn
HomeAway Community Manager
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Re: Annual Maintenance
henrietta Jun 16, 2017 10:52 PM (in response to homeaway_community_manager)Annual is not enough, we do quarterly:
pool chemical analysis etc
linen and towel check and replace
check door hinges and locks of closets and drawers to see if broken
pool deck boards - replace or screw down, reseal
paint front steps
paint interior to cover marks (almost weekly)
analyse water bills to see if there are leaks in the garden
remove large fronds from palm trees
check for termites in bushes within 200 yards
New beach chairs and umbrellas
External check for repairs
Replace smoke alarm batteries
Aircon servicing
Cistern water level (more like weekly)
Make sure gardener has trimmed bushes, hedges
Remove lots of garden waste, fronts etc
Restock to maximum the cleaning materials, toilet paper (this is constant but will do a max check if busy weeks ahead)
Ad hoc stuff which takes 3 times as long as expected
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Re: Annual Maintenance
thaxterlane Jun 17, 2017 7:15 AM (in response to henrietta)Yes, exactly. ad hoc stuff which takes 3 times as long as expected
No matter the detailed list for a house "audit", be it a monthly, quarterly, or annual maintenance, there is always something more - or unexpected - and in my experience it will require supplies, parts, or a repair for which I haven't the resources . . .
In a locale with limited suppliers, maintenance can be a challenge.
Over the years we have learned it's best to stock many extras on site including a wide variety of cleaning supplies, a selection of hardware, appliance parts, an assortment of plumbing and electric supplies, etc.
The list, the tools, and the supplies have grown over the years. The number of tasks which need to wait for our next visit, due to a lack of tools or supplies, has dwindled.
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