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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How often do you REALLY:

- change your air filters[color=red] We have a 6 monthly contract with out HVAC contractor. They change our filters and also UV light if it needs changing[/color]
- have someone clean your dryer vent[color=red] We clean the lint trap after every load, and also have a brush for it but it has been some time before we have a contractor come to clean our dryer vent [/color]
- clean your AC condenser[color=red]Every summer [/color]
- check/clean your gutters [color=red] Never.  We don't have a leaf problem.  Also, we upgrade to really wide gutters so we don't have a problem. [/color]
- clean your hot water heater [color=red]Never.  Maybe the contractor checks it.  [/color]
- change the batteries in your smoke detectors[color=red] 10 yr batteries and we have our handyman change it[/color]
- RO filter. [color=red]Whatever is the filter change schedule. DH does it [/color]
- Fridge filter. [color=red]Whatever is the filter change schedule. DH does it [/color]
- Dishwasher filter. [color=red]Every day. Also use affresh.  Also use vinegar with each cycle. [/color]
- In-sink garbage disposal. [color=red]Every week I use Plink, baking soda or oxyclean etc to give it a good clean. [/color]
- Cooktop vent filter screen.  [color=red]Every week. I just  wash it in the dishwasher [/color]
- Change the batteries in your door lock[color=red] When it gives indication that it is low[/color]
- Change the batteries of home security alarm[color=red] When it gives indication that it is low[/color]
- Clean the sump-pump drain[color=red] I make sure that it is never clogged with leaves and have fashioned a screen from an old screen door. [/color]
- Washing machine. [color=red] I make sure that it is well aired by buying a door stopper.  I also do the drum clean regularly. I use affresh regularly. I also drain out the filter every few months.  I disassemble and clean the soap dispenser too.  [/color]
- Showers, tubs and sinks - [color=red]I use tubshroom, sinkshroom and I don't have any clogs. Clean at least once a day or weekly[/color]
- Grout and caulking in kitchen and bathrooms - [color=red] As needed.  My cleaner and my handyman takes care of it once a year [/color]
- Exterior paint, cleaning, caulking windows, railings, patio furniture etc - [color=red] As needed.  My handyman takes care of it once every two year [/color]
- Pressure washing the patio, repairing patio, walkway, driveway, siding etc - [color=red] As needed.  My handyman takes care of it once every two year or so.  [/color]
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