Infrequent maintenance

Things that need occasional, infrequent or seasonal maintenance

These are tasks needed to be done, before they become a problem, and without the thing itself letting you know of impending doom. Therefore only close inspection will reveal its necessity.

Seasonal maintenance

The gutter and roof of the sheds needs to be cleaned of falling leaves, to prevent leaks inside.

Air filters in each room should be washed twice a year. Greasy ones should be replaced. The timing is autoum, when windows are not open anymore and the dependency of ventilation is higher.

Heat exchange should be rinsed and filters changed in the ventilation system.

During the summer, sidewalk needs to be weeded from time to time, to avoid complaints from the government.

Twice a year, duvets need to be changed between double or single layer, for colder and warmer months.

The radiators need to be cleaned before the heating starts, for better air flow and thus efficiency.

Buckets collecting water from leaks in K18 attic need to be emptied regularly during rainy season, and occasionally in summer.

Garden water tap needs to be shut off and emptied from the basement before freezing temperatures can damage it. Reconnected in spring.

When it gets cold outside, there are a few places with condensation or constant wettness, that need to be treated with hydrogen peroxide to prevent mold growth.

Infrequent maintenance

Fume extractor in the kitchen needs to be washed (degreased) from time to time.

Locks (doors and bicycle) need to be lubed with thin oil, WD-40 or graphite powder when they are not smooth anymore, or the key moves with difficulty.

Bike chains need to be cleaned and lubricated. Ideally before it is noticeable by noise. Proper lubrication is important in winter, when there is salt on the roads and more humidity.

Bike tires need to be pumped to the specified pressure on its side. No more, no less.

Dishwasher needs filter cleaning and salt.

Power tools need a pressure air bath, especially after dusty working conditions.

Vacuum cleaners need the bags to be replaced when full, before they break or start bypassing the bag and sending everything to the motor.

Chopping knifes need to be sharpened, for a more pleasent and safe cutting experience.

Freezers need to be defrosted when there is enough ice forming.

The drain for condensation in the back of the fridge gets clogged from time to time.

LED strips facing up should be cleaned, seldom, from accumulated dust.

Windows can be cleaned, both sides, and even inside. They get progressively dirty and people get used to it.

Blue tank in the basement rain water room needs to be emptied before full.