Homeowner Tools

Customer Service doesn’t stop when we hand you your keys!

Thank you for choosing Alabama Heritage Homes. We are committed to exceptional customer service before, during and after the close of each of our homes. This section has been developed for you to use as a resource for the care and maintenance of your new home.

Take these steps to keep your new home in tiptop shape, and to freshen it up each Spring:

Change Furnace Filter (Monthly)
Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Clean Aerators on Faucets and Shower Heads
Inspect Air-Conditioning Unit for Proper Operation
Inspect Backsplash Caulking and Re-Caulk as Needed
Inspect Shower and Tub Caulking and Re-Caulk as Needed
Test GFCI receptacles
Inspect Exterior Paint, Stain or Siding, Putty & Caulking
Clean Fins on Outside AC Condensing Unit
Check Drainage Swales for Proper Rain Water Flow
Check for Evidence of Termites
Inspect the Roof and Roof Vents
Re-Seal Wood Fences

Summertime is the time to look over your home and check off the following items:

Change Air Conditioner Intake Filter (Monthly)
Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Have Carpet Cleaned
Use Wood Conditioner on All Wood Cabinets
Inspect Backsplash Caulking and Re-Caulk as Needed
Lubricate Door Hinges with Silicone Spray
Monitor Secondary A/C Drain
Test GFCI receptacles
Lubricate Rollers & Guides on Garage Door & Opener
Water Foundation to Maintain Constant Moisture in Dry Seasons
Seed and Feed Lawn
Deep Water Shrubs and Trees
Check Drainage Swales for Proper Rain Water Flow

Change Furnace Filter (Monthly)
Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Clean Aerators on Faucets and Shower Heads
Inspect Weather-stripping on All Doors
Inspect Backsplash Caulking and Re-Caulk as Needed
Test GFCI receptacles
Inspect Furnace for Proper Operation
Inspect Shower and Tub Caulking and Re-Caulk as Needed
Inspect Dryer Vent for Lint and Debris
Water Foundation to Maintain Constant Moisture in Dry Seasons
Rake and Compost Leaves
Check Drainage Swales for Proper Rain Water Flow
Inspect the Roof and Roof Vents

Apply Pest Control (Annually)
Change Furnace Filter (Monthly)
Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Have Carpet Cleaned
Test GFCI receptacles
Use Wood Conditioner on All Wood Cabinets
Inspect Backsplash Caulking and Re-Caulk as Needed
Inspect Shower and Tub Caulking and Re-Caulk as Needed
Re-Caulk Control Joints in Driveway
Seed and Feed Lawn
Drain Outside Faucets and Remove all Hoses
Check Drainage Swales for Proper Rain Water Flow