New Homeowner Maintenance Checklist

First week

• Locate and label the main water shutoff; learn how it operates before an emergency.
• Locate the electrical panel and understand the existing circuit labels without opening protected components.
• Identify heating, cooling, hot-water, ventilation, and filtration equipment.
• Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors according to manufacturer guidance.
• Walk through the home and identify major appliances, visible shutoffs, filters, and service access points.
• Collect keys, remotes, codes, and access information, then store sensitive details securely.

First month

• Create a record for each major appliance and important home asset.
• Save model and serial numbers where useful for parts, support, and service.
• Gather receipts, manuals, inspection documents, and previous service records.
• Record purchase dates and warranty information that came with the home or new equipment.
• Create an initial maintenance schedule based on equipment manuals and local conditions.
• Review filters, batteries, cartridges, and other consumables so you know their condition and replacement type.
• Document known repairs and maintenance instead of relying on memory later.

First season

Your first change of season shows how the home responds to different weather. Watch drainage during heavy rain, learn how heating or cooling performs, and note drafts, condensation, humidity, or exterior areas that need attention.

Use the season to establish a repeatable routine rather than trying to fix everything at once. Record what you inspected, what you changed, and what should be revisited next year.

First year

By the end of your first year, you should have a clearer picture of the home's normal behavior and recurring needs. Review completed service, repairs, seasonal observations, warranty deadlines, and expenses that may affect next year's priorities.

A useful home history does not need to be perfect. Dates, notes, supporting documents, and the equipment involved are enough to make future decisions much easier.

Build a digital record of your home

DOMIQ gives each part of your home a durable place. Keep appliance and asset details, model and serial numbers, purchase information, receipts, manuals, warranties, maintenance, repairs, history, and reminders together instead of spreading them across drawers, inboxes, and notes.