Home Report Card

Find out how you grade on the subject of home maintenance. Your report card might surprise you!
QUESTION 1 OF 10

I get my heating and cooling systems checked by a licensed HVAC professional:

  • Seasonally (summer and winter)
  • Annually
  • When the system runs inefficiently or no longer works properly
  • None of the above
QUESTION 2 OF 10

I complete the following tasks prior to the winter season:

  • Seal my doors, windows, and baseboards with caulk, blow-in foam or insulation covers
  • Add insulation to my attic and/or basement
  • Perform a blower test to find problem areas that require extra insulation
  • None of the above
QUESTION 3 OF 10

I maintain and maximize my heating and cooling system by:

  • Replacing or cleaning air filters and vents in the heating and cooling system
  • Making sure heating vents, baseboard heater and radiators aren't blocked by furniture
  • Programming the thermostat
  • All of the above
QUESTION 4 OF 10

I save energy by lighting my house with mostly:

  • Compact fluorescent lamps (CFL)
  • Solar Energy
  • Regular light bulbs
QUESTION 5 OF 10

I get my air ducts cleaned:

  • When I notice dirt, dust and other debris are being release into the home
  • If there is an issue with a component in the system
  • Every other year
  • None of the above
QUESTION 6 OF 10

I clean my garbage disposal:

  • Never
  • Once it gets clogged
  • Once a year
QUESTION 7 OF 10

When I inspect the exterior of my home for damage, I check:

  • The roof and weather stripping
  • The window panes and under the deck
  • If paint is chipping
  • All of the above
QUESTION 8 OF 10

To ensure my gutters and downspout work properly, I have:

  • Installed gutter guards
  • Placed a splash block on the end of the downspout
  • Cleaned out leaves from the gutter
  • All of the above
QUESTION 9 OF 10

I minimize drafts in my house by:

  • Insulating windows with a window installation kit
  • Installed or have energy efficient windows
  • Sealing gaps and cracks with caulking and weather stripping
  • None of the above
QUESTION 10 OF 10

I take care of my water heater by:

  • Wrapping a hot water insulation blanket around it
  • Getting a service professional to service it once a year
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Amy Matthews Amy Matthews HomeAdvisor's Home Improvement Expert