Maintenance ScheduleHow often should you test smoke alarms?
Test smoke alarms once a month, and replace the whole alarm 10 years after its manufacturing date.
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Home
Home jobs
How often should a boiler be serviced?
Service a gas boiler once a year, by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
How often should you change an HVAC filter?
Check the filter every month and change it at least every 3 months for a 1-inch filter; 4- and 5-inch filters usually last 6 to 12 months.
How often should you clean gutters?
Clean gutters at least twice a year, in spring and autumn, and again after a storm.
How often should you flush a water heater?
Flush a tank water heater every 6 to 12 months, and at least once a year.
How often should an HVAC system be serviced?
Have an HVAC system serviced once a year, before the heating or cooling season.
Vehicle
Vehicle jobs
How often should you change engine oil?
Change engine oil every 6 to 12 months or 5,000 to 10,000 miles, whichever comes first, and follow the handbook for your car.
How often should you rotate tyres?
Rotate tyres every 6,000 to 8,000 miles, or as the vehicle handbook says.
How often should brakes be inspected?
Have the brakes inspected at least once a year, at every service, and sooner if anything feels or sounds different.
Garden
Garden jobs
How often should you mow a lawn?
Mow a conventional lawn once a week in summer and once a fortnight in spring and autumn.
How often should you trim a hedge?
Trim most hedges once or twice a year, and formal hedges up to three times a year.
How often should you mulch garden beds?
Mulch garden beds once a year, in late winter or early spring.
Pets
Pets jobs
How often should you flea and worm a dog?
Worm most adult dogs every 1 to 3 months, and treat fleas as the product or your vet advises, often monthly.
Bike
Bike jobs
How often should you lube a bike chain?
Clean and lube a bike chain every 2 weeks in normal use, and after a wet ride.
Health
Health jobs
How often should you have a dental check-up?
Have a dental check-up as often as your dentist advises, usually every 6 to 12 months for a healthy adult.