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Fill this on screen, then download a PDF or CSV. Download a blank copy to complete by hand. Answers stay in this tab only. The next visitor sees a blank form. This is a seasonal spring open-up and light home reset for a US house: windows, HVAC filters, unused rooms, porch, gutters if you clean them, dryer vent, and smoke or CO alarms. It is not a deep-clean wipe of every surface, not a licensed home inspection, and not a federal spring-cleaning mandate.

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Property and season start

This is a practical seasonal template, not a federal spring-clean rule and not a substitute for a licensed home inspection or the HVAC OEM procedure. Mark later rows N/A when the house has no gutters, no unused rooms, or a building staff already did the work.

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Property and season start

EPA Indoor Environments: check AirNow.gov and local pollen before you open windows.

Write the size printed on the old filter. ENERGY STAR: check monthly and change at least every 3 months, or when it looks dirty.

Inspection station

Windows and ventilation

Seasonal open-up, not a full window inspection. Mark N/A on fixed glass, sealed units you cannot open, or a unit with no exhaust fan.

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Windows and ventilation

Outdoor air quality and pollen checked before windows stay open

EPA Indoor Environments: check AirNow.gov and local pollen. Outdoor smoke or high pollen can aggravate lungs if you throw the house open.

Outdoor air quality and pollen checked before windows stay open: Done, Skip, or N/A

Windows or doors opened during cleaning when outdoor air is acceptable

EPA: open windows or doors when possible and use an exhaust fan. Skip or shorten this if AirNow or pollen is poor that day.

Windows or doors opened during cleaning when outdoor air is acceptable: Done, Skip, or N/A

Windows that stayed shut all winter now open, close, and latch

Seasonal open-up. Work each operable sash so it is not stuck. This is not a glass, balance, or egress exam.

Windows that stayed shut all winter now open, close, and latch: Done, Skip, or N/A

Insect screens installed or repaired so sashes can stay open

Screens let you ventilate without leaving a wide-open hole. Mark N/A on fixed glass or a high unit with no screen track.

Insect screens installed or repaired so sashes can stay open: Done, Skip, or N/A

Exterior glass rinsed of winter film and pollen

Home Depot spring list: hose off dirt and pollen, then wash. Stay on the ground with a telescoping tool if the ladder is not safe. Interior pane-by-pane wiping belongs on a deep-clean list.

Exterior glass rinsed of winter film and pollen: Done, Skip, or N/A

Weatherstripping and sash seams checked for drafts

ENERGY STAR: close the sash on a slip of paper. If the paper slides freely, the weatherstrip may need to be thicker. An incense stick at the seam can show a leak.

Weatherstripping and sash seams checked for drafts: Done, Skip, or N/A

Condensation or damp at sashes and sills dried, and the water source noted

CDC: mold grows at leaky windows. Dry the wet surface. Fix the leak. Do not treat this row as a mold inspection.

Condensation or damp at sashes and sills dried, and the water source noted: Done, Skip, or N/A

Kitchen and bath fans vent outdoors and were run during cleaning

CDC: use exhaust fans that vent outside. EPA: run an exhaust fan when you clean. Mark N/A if the room has no fan.

Kitchen and bath fans vent outdoors and were run during cleaning: Done, Skip, or N/A

Sashes in unused rooms operated, not left painted or stuck shut

Closed rooms often have the stiffest sashes after winter. Operate them here so the unused-room walk can stay about moisture and dust.

Sashes in unused rooms operated, not left painted or stuck shut: Done, Skip, or N/A

Inspection station

HVAC filters and cooling open-up

Owner filter and light outdoor clear only. Coil cleaning, refrigerant, and electrical tightening belong to a technician. This is not the full HVAC maintenance checklist.

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HVAC filters and cooling open-up

HVAC filter checked and replaced or cleaned if dirty

ENERGY STAR Spring Savings, Heat and Cool, and the maintenance checklist: check about every month and change at least every 3 months, or whenever the filter looks dirty.

HVAC filter checked and replaced or cleaned if dirty: Done, Skip, or N/A

Replacement filter arrow points toward the furnace or blower

ENERGY STAR how-to: turn the system off, note the old arrow, and install the new filter the same way. The arrow faces the blower, not the return grille.

Replacement filter arrow points toward the furnace or blower: Done, Skip, or N/A

Portable air-cleaner filter changed if the house uses one

EPA Indoor Environments: routinely change portable air-cleaner filters. ENERGY STAR: spring is a common time to run a room air purifier for pollen. Mark N/A if you have none.

Portable air-cleaner filter changed if the house uses one: Done, Skip, or N/A

Filter is the highest rating the system fan and slot can actually use

EPA: MERV 13 and above if the equipment can take it. That is not a federal filter rule. A too-tight filter can starve airflow. Follow the OEM if it lists a maximum MERV.

Filter is the highest rating the system fan and slot can actually use: Done, Skip, or N/A

Supply and return grilles not blocked by winter storage

A clean filter cannot move air through a sofa, bin, or stacked blankets. Pull winter storage off the grilles.

Supply and return grilles not blocked by winter storage: Done, Skip, or N/A

Leaves, pollen, and clutter pulled away from the outdoor unit

Light owner clear only. ENERGY STAR asks a contractor to clean condenser coils at the spring cooling checkup. Do not pressure-wash fins on this form.

Leaves, pollen, and clutter pulled away from the outdoor unit: Done, Skip, or N/A

Thermostat set for the cooling season

ENERGY STAR: check settings so the system keeps you comfortable when home and saves energy when away. Switch from Heat to Cool if that is how this control works.

Thermostat set for the cooling season: Done, Skip, or N/A

Indoor humidity kept no higher than 50 percent, or a dehumidifier is running

CDC: keep humidity as low as you can, no higher than 50 percent all day. Use a simple humidity meter. This form does not invent a second EPA pass or fail number.

Indoor humidity kept no higher than 50 percent, or a dehumidifier is running: Done, Skip, or N/A

Professional cooling checkup booked or already done this spring

ENERGY STAR: check the cooling system in spring, before contractors get busy. Mark Skip if you will book it later, and write the target week in Notes.

Professional cooling checkup booked or already done this spring: Done, Skip, or N/A

Inspection station

Unused rooms and winter storage

Walk rooms you closed for winter. This is a moisture and dust reset, not a deep-clean of every closet shelf.

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Unused rooms and winter storage

Guest rooms, spare bedrooms, and other rooms closed for winter were walked

Open the door and walk the space. Mark N/A if every room stayed in daily use.

Guest rooms, spare bedrooms, and other rooms closed for winter were walked: Done, Skip, or N/A

No musty smell or visible mold, or the moisture source is written in Notes

CDC: if you see or smell mold, remove it and fix the moisture problem. You do not need to know the mold type. Large or hidden growth needs a qualified remediator.

No musty smell or visible mold, or the moisture source is written in Notes: Done, Skip, or N/A

Closed rooms aired when outdoor air quality was acceptable

EPA: ventilate when outdoor air is decent. Skip this on a high-pollen or smoke day.

Closed rooms aired when outdoor air quality was acceptable: Done, Skip, or N/A

Hard surfaces in unused rooms damp-dusted

EPA: a damp cloth keeps dust out of the air. This is a seasonal pass, not a baseboard-by-baseboard deep-clean.

Hard surfaces in unused rooms damp-dusted: Done, Skip, or N/A

Carpets and fabric furniture in unused rooms vacuumed

EPA: vacuum carpets and fabric-covered furniture. Use a vacuum with a fitted HEPA filter if you have one. People with asthma should leave the room if they can.

Carpets and fabric furniture in unused rooms vacuumed: Done, Skip, or N/A

Winter bins, boxes, and stored textiles checked for damp

CDC: mold grows on paper, cardboard, fabric, and dust when they stay wet. Lift stored goods off a damp floor or exterior wall.

Winter bins, boxes, and stored textiles checked for damp: Done, Skip, or N/A

Closed basement, unused lower level, or similar space checked for leaks or damp carpet

CDC: do not use carpet in chronically wet basements. Fix roof, wall, or plumbing leaks so mold does not have water.

Closed basement, unused lower level, or similar space checked for leaks or damp carpet: Done, Skip, or N/A

Plant saucers and pots not holding standing water

CDC: mold can grow where leakage occurred in plant pots. Empty winter overflow and dry the saucer.

Plant saucers and pots not holding standing water: Done, Skip, or N/A

Any wet spot found was dried, or damaged material removed, within 24 to 48 hours

CDC: clean up and dry fully and quickly, within 24 to 48 hours, after a flood or wet event. Mark N/A if you found no wet material.

Any wet spot found was dried, or damaged material removed, within 24 to 48 hours: Done, Skip, or N/A

Inspection station

Porch, entry, and outdoor living

Open the outdoor living area after winter. Gutter troughs belong on the next station. Mark N/A if there is no porch or no outdoor furniture.

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Porch, entry, and outdoor living

Porch, stoop, and entry swept or washed of winter grit

Home Depot spring list includes a thorough clean of the porch, patio, and walk. A broom and hose are enough for this seasonal reset. A pressure washer is optional, not required.

Porch, stoop, and entry swept or washed of winter grit: Done, Skip, or N/A

Outdoor furniture cleaned and set back out

Home Depot: wash patio furniture on a gentle setting if you use a washer. Wipe stored chairs and tables before they go back on the porch.

Outdoor furniture cleaned and set back out: Done, Skip, or N/A

Winter storage pulled off the porch and entry

Bikes, bins, salt bags, and covered grills that wintered on the porch get moved so the space can be used and dried.

Winter storage pulled off the porch and entry: Done, Skip, or N/A

Porch screens intact, or tears noted

A torn porch screen fights the window-ventilation work you just did. Mark N/A if the porch is open.

Porch screens intact, or tears noted: Done, Skip, or N/A

Entry mats shaken or washed

Winter salt and grit sit in mats and track back inside. A seasonal shake or wash is enough.

Entry mats shaken or washed: Done, Skip, or N/A

Garden hoses uncoiled, flushed, and nozzles checked

Home Depot: check hoses and nozzles in spring and repair or replace them before watering season. Mark N/A on a unit with no hose bib.

Garden hoses uncoiled, flushed, and nozzles checked: Done, Skip, or N/A

Steps and walk at the entry clear of leftover salt, leaves, and debris

Home Depot includes driveway and walkway clean-up with the porch. Keep this row to the path you actually use to enter the house.

Steps and walk at the entry clear of leftover salt, leaves, and debris: Done, Skip, or N/A

Inspection station

Gutters and downspouts

Only if you clean gutters. Mark every row N/A when the house has none, or when a pro or HOA already did this spring pass. Hire a pro if you are not comfortable on a ladder.

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Gutters and downspouts

Ladder on level ground, or a pro hired instead

Home Depot: never climb above the second-to-last rung, do not overreach, and use a stabilizer on an extension ladder. Two-story work is a common reason to hire out.

Ladder on level ground, or a pro hired instead: Done, Skip, or N/A

Leaves and winter debris scooped from the troughs

Home Depot: clean gutters at least twice a year, in spring and in fall. Early spring prepares them for heavy rain. Pine needles may need a shorter interval.

Leaves and winter debris scooped from the troughs: Done, Skip, or N/A

Downspout strainers removed and cleaned

Home Depot: start near a downspout, take the strainer out, then scoop. Put the strainer back after the flush.

Downspout strainers removed and cleaned: Done, Skip, or N/A

Troughs flushed toward the downspout

Home Depot: after the large debris is out, hose from the far end toward the outlet. Do not drive water under the shingles.

Troughs flushed toward the downspout: Done, Skip, or N/A

Downspout outflow matches the water you put in

Home Depot: if less water comes out than goes in, the spout is clogged. Work from the outlet with a hose, then a snake if needed.

Downspout outflow matches the water you put in: Done, Skip, or N/A

Discharge runs away from the foundation, not into the wall line

InterNACHI SOP inspects gutters, downspouts, and underground diverters, plus grading that can wet the structure. Home Depot: standing water or mildew near the foundation can mean a clog or a bad outlet.

Discharge runs away from the foundation, not into the wall line: Done, Skip, or N/A

No standing water left in the trough after the flush

Home Depot: leftover puddles mean the trough is not draining to the outlet. This form does not publish a slope inch as a code pass or fail.

No standing water left in the trough after the flush: Done, Skip, or N/A

Gutters not sagging or pulling away from the fascia

Home Depot: sagging or pulled-away gutters no longer drain and often need repair or replacement, not only a scoop.

Gutters not sagging or pulling away from the fascia: Done, Skip, or N/A

Underground downspout diverters, if present, not backing up

InterNACHI SOP: inspect underground downspout diverter drainage pipes. Mark N/A if every spout dumps to a splash block above grade.

Underground downspout diverters, if present, not backing up: Done, Skip, or N/A

Inspection station

Dryer vent and laundry reset

CPSC treats dryer-vent cleaning as a spring-forward habit, the same weekend as clock and alarm batteries. Mark N/A if the home has no dryer.

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Dryer vent and laundry reset

Lint screen cleaned; dryer not run without a filter

CPSC: do not use the dryer without a lint filter, and clean the filter before or after each load.

Lint screen cleaned; dryer not run without a filter: Done, Skip, or N/A

Outdoor dryer vent flap opens while the dryer is running

CPSC: the exhaust pipe must not be restricted, and the outdoor flap should open in use. No airflow means a clog.

Outdoor dryer vent flap opens while the dryer is running: Done, Skip, or N/A

Lint cleaned from the vent pipe at least once this year

CPSC: clean lint out of the vent pipe at least once a year. Spring forward is the reminder they publish.

Lint cleaned from the vent pipe at least once this year: Done, Skip, or N/A

Dryer vents outdoors, not into a room, attic, or crawl space

CDC: make sure the clothes dryer vents outside the home. Indoor dumping adds moisture that feeds mold.

Dryer vents outdoors, not into a room, attic, or crawl space: Done, Skip, or N/A

Lint cleaned behind the dryer

CPSC dryer-fire advice in the same spring release: keep the exhaust path clear. Lint behind the cabinet is part of that path.

Lint cleaned behind the dryer: Done, Skip, or N/A

Exhaust duct not crushed, kinked, or screened at the outlet

CPSC: keep the air exhaust vent pipe unrestricted. A crushed foil duct or a screened cap traps lint. Mark Skip if you cannot see the run and will hire a cleaner.

Exhaust duct not crushed, kinked, or screened at the outlet: Done, Skip, or N/A

Inspection station

Spring safety and cleaner reset

CPSC ties alarm batteries and dryer vents to the spring clock change. There is no federal rule that you must spring-clean. Mark N/A on sealed 10-year alarms or rooms with no cleaner use.

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Spring safety and cleaner reset

Smoke alarms tested on every level, inside bedrooms, and outside sleeping areas

CPSC 2023 and 2022: install and test smoke alarms in those locations. Test monthly, not only on this seasonal pass.

Smoke alarms tested on every level, inside bedrooms, and outside sleeping areas: Done, Skip, or N/A

CO alarms tested on each level and outside sleeping areas

CPSC: CO alarms belong on each level and outside sleeping areas. Test them when you test the smoke alarms.

CO alarms tested on each level and outside sleeping areas: Done, Skip, or N/A

Removable alarm batteries replaced, or sealed 10-year units confirmed

CPSC: replace batteries at least yearly unless the alarm has a sealed 10-year battery. Spring forward is the reminder, not a statute.

Removable alarm batteries replaced, or sealed 10-year units confirmed: Done, Skip, or N/A

Smoke alarms more than 10 years old replaced

CPSC 2022: replace the smoke alarm if it is more than 10 years old. Follow the maker for CO alarm life.

Smoke alarms more than 10 years old replaced: Done, Skip, or N/A

Two ways out of each bedroom and a clear path to the outside

CPSC 2022 spring list: practice a fire escape plan. This row is a seasonal walk of exits, not a full fire-escape plan template.

Two ways out of each bedroom and a clear path to the outside: Done, Skip, or N/A

Soap and water or Safer Choice products used when they will do the job

EPA Indoor Environments: consider soap and water when possible, and products with EPA Safer Choice if you need more. Read the label.

Soap and water or Safer Choice products used when they will do the job: Done, Skip, or N/A

No cleaning chemicals mixed, including bleach with ammonia

EPA: do not mix chemicals. CDC: never mix bleach with ammonia or other cleaners. That mix makes a poisonous gas.

No cleaning chemicals mixed, including bleach with ammonia: Done, Skip, or N/A

Windows, doors, or an exhaust fan used while cleaners were out

EPA: open windows or doors when possible and use an exhaust fan. People with asthma should leave before, during, and for a while after cleaning if they can.

Windows, doors, or an exhaust fan used while cleaners were out: Done, Skip, or N/A

People with asthma or allergies left the room during dusting and vacuuming, or wore a mask

EPA Indoor Environments: leave the area being dusted or vacuumed if you can, or wear a mask over nose and mouth. Mark N/A if no one on site has that sensitivity.

People with asthma or allergies left the room during dusting and vacuuming, or wore a mask: Done, Skip, or N/A

Inspection station

Light whole-house reset

A light pass of lived rooms after winter. Do not turn this into a deep-clean of ovens, grout, or every baseboard. Those belong on a deep-cleaning checklist.

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Light whole-house reset

Hard surfaces in lived rooms damp-dusted

EPA: damp-dust furniture and flooring so you do not throw dust into the air. One seasonal pass of the rooms you use, not a detail wipe of every trim piece.

Hard surfaces in lived rooms damp-dusted: Done, Skip, or N/A

Lived-room carpets and fabric furniture vacuumed

EPA: vacuum carpets and fabric-covered furniture. A fitted HEPA filter helps if the vacuum has one. This is not a pad-pull or upholstery shampoo.

Lived-room carpets and fabric furniture vacuumed: Done, Skip, or N/A

Bedcovers that held winter dust washed or changed

EPA: dust mites live in bedcovers, carpets, and upholstery. A seasonal wash of the covers you actually sleep under is the reset. Skip a full mattress program unless you need one.

Bedcovers that held winter dust washed or changed: Done, Skip, or N/A

Visible winter leaks at roof edges, windows, and plumbing you can see were noted or fixed

CDC: fix leaks in the roof, walls, or plumbing so mold does not have moisture. This is a glance during the reset, not a roof or plumbing inspection.

Visible winter leaks at roof edges, windows, and plumbing you can see were noted or fixed: Done, Skip, or N/A

Heavy winter textiles stored so they are not holding a season of dust in the open

A light reset: bag or closet the winter throws and coats you are done using. Do not inventory every closet.

Heavy winter textiles stored so they are not holding a season of dust in the open: Done, Skip, or N/A

Cleaners closed tightly and stored where the label allows

EPA: always read and follow the product label. Do not leave mixed bottles or open containers from the clean. Mark N/A if you used only soap and water.

Cleaners closed tightly and stored where the label allows: Done, Skip, or N/A

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Follow-up and sign-off

Write what you skipped, what still needs a pro, and when the next filter check is due. This template is not legal advice and not a licensed inspection.

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Follow-up and sign-off

ENERGY STAR: check about every month. Change at least every 3 months, or sooner if the filter looks dirty.

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References

  1. Spring cleaning and indoor air: outdoor air check, damp dust, HEPA vacuum, Safer Choice, HVAC filters - US EPA Indoor Environments
  2. Change HVAC air filter monthly, or at least every 3 months, for summer cooling - ENERGY STAR Spring Savings
  3. Spring cooling checkup and monthly filter change - ENERGY STAR Maintenance Checklist
  4. Check filter every month, change at least every 3 months - ENERGY STAR Heat and Cool Efficiently
  5. How to change an HVAC air filter: power off, arrow toward the blower - ENERGY STAR
  6. Paper test and draft check at window and door weatherstripping - ENERGY STAR
  7. Mold prevention: humidity no higher than 50%, exhaust fans, dryer vents outdoors, dry wet areas in 24 to 48 hours - CDC
  8. Spring forward: test smoke and CO alarms, replace yearly batteries, clean dryer vents - CPSC 2023
  9. Replace smoke alarms more than 10 years old; test monthly; two ways out of each room - CPSC 2022
  10. Clean gutters at least twice a year in spring and fall; flush downspouts; ladder safety - The Home Depot
  11. Spring home tasks: gutters, exterior windows, air filters, porch and deck wash, garden hoses - The Home Depot
  12. Inspect gutters, downspouts, and underground downspout diverters from the ground or eaves - InterNACHI SOP

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