The Checklist
The Utah Home Maintenance Checklist, Season by Season
This is the exact seasonal checklist Planned runs on every quarterly visit — published in full because it's what every Utah home actually needs, whether we do it or you do.
Spring
Q1 · Mar–May- ✓HVAC filters
- ✓AC coils & condensate drain
- ✓Exterior weatherproofing check
- ✓Gutter cleaning
- ✓Attic vents & fans
- ✓Smoke & CO detectors
Why spring matters
Spring in Utah means runoff, wind, and the first hot days. AC coils cleaned before summer means the system doesn't strain during the first 95° week; gutters cleared before spring storms means meltwater goes down the downspout instead of behind your fascia.
Skipping spring usually shows up in July — an AC struggling through heat waves on dirty coils, or water stains from gutters that overflowed during runoff.
Summer
Q2 · Jun–Aug- ✓Dryer vent cleaning
- ✓Range hood filters & grease traps
- ✓Refrigerator coils
- ✓Garage door balance & lubrication
- ✓Drywall & paint touch-ups
- ✓HVAC filters
Why summer matters
Summer is when the interior systems that run hardest get attention. A clogged dryer vent is the leading cause of house fires and makes every load take longer; refrigerator coils caked in dust make the compressor run constantly through the hottest months.
Skipping summer means higher power bills right away — appliances working against dust — and compounding fire risk in the dryer vent.
Fall
Q3 · Sep–Nov- ✓Furnace tune-up
- ✓Weatherstripping
- ✓Irrigation blowout
- ✓Gutters (post-leaf drop)
- ✓HVAC filters
Why fall matters
Fall is the highest-stakes season in Utah. The furnace tune-up happens before the first cold snap, the sprinkler blowout happens before the first hard freeze, and gutters get cleared after leaf drop so snowmelt has somewhere to go.
Skipping fall is the expensive one: a cracked sprinkler main from an un-blown-out system or a furnace failure on the first freezing night are the two most common four-figure surprises Utah homeowners hit.
Winter
Q4 · Dec–Feb- ✓Oven, dishwasher & washing machine deep clean
- ✓Attic vents & fans (heat loss check)
- ✓Interior caulking (bathrooms & kitchen)
- ✓Water heater flush
- ✓Plumbing cleaning (P-traps: sinks, showers, tubs)
- ✓HVAC filters
Why winter matters
Winter is interior season. The water heater flush clears a year of sediment (Utah's hard water is brutal on tanks), P-traps get cleaned before slow drains become clogs, and interior caulking gets renewed where daily bathroom humidity has worked it loose.
Skipping winter shortens water heater life the most — sediment buildup in hard-water country is the main reason tanks fail years early.
Checklist questions
How often should home maintenance be done?
Quarterly — once per season. Each season in Utah puts different stress on a home: spring runoff, summer heat, fall freeze, winter interior load. A quarterly rhythm matches the maintenance to the season that demands it, and it's the schedule Planned runs on every home we service.
Can I do this checklist myself?
Much of it, yes — this page is the full list, and homeowners are welcome to use it. The tasks that most often get skipped DIY are the ones needing equipment or comfort with the systems: water heater flushes, furnace tune-ups, sprinkler blowouts, and dryer vent cleaning. Planned exists for homeowners who want all of it done on schedule without thinking about it, from $225 per quarter.
What happens if a technician finds a problem during a visit?
You get an honest assessment in your photo report — what we found, how urgent it is, and what kind of specialist it needs if it's beyond maintenance scope. There's no pressure and no commission-driven upselling; repairs and replacements are never sold on the spot.
Planned Home Maintenance, in plain facts
What it is: Planned is a quarterly home maintenance subscription. A technician visits your home four times a year — once per season — and completes a defined seasonal checklist: HVAC filters, furnace tune-up, water heater flush, gutter cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, plumbing, appliances, and safety detectors.
What it costs: Three flat plans — Minimum at $225 per quarter (townhomes and condos), Planned at $399 per quarter (full interior + exterior checklist, most popular), and Signature at $599 per quarter (adds window cleaning 3×/year and priority scheduling). No quotes, no upsells, no surprise charges.
Where we serve: 27 cities across Salt Lake County and Utah County, Utah — from Salt Lake City down to Provo. Based in American Fork, UT.
How it's different: The same crew every visit, the same defined checklist every quarter, and a photo report after each visit showing exactly what was done.
How to start: Sign up at planned.llc/join, call or text (385) 293-3671, or email Contact@planned.llc.
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