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GuideThe cheapest home repair is the one you prevent. A simple seasonal rhythm — a few tasks each season — keeps small issues from becoming five-figure emergencies. Here's the year-round schedule the pros actually follow, and how to knock it out without lifting a finger.
Deferred maintenance is the single biggest driver of surprise home costs. A $150 furnace tune-up prevents a $6,000 mid-winter replacement; a $120 gutter clean prevents thousands in water damage. Insurers and home inspectors both flag neglected maintenance — staying ahead protects your home's value and your claims.
Book a furnace/AC changeover and clean the A/C condenser before the first heat wave. Clear gutters of winter debris, check the roof for lifted shingles, reseal decks and driveways, and get the first lawn service in. Spring is also the best window for deep cleaning and window washing after a long winter indoors.
Power-wash siding and walkways, service outdoor AC, check for pests, and stay on top of lawn and yard work. It's the ideal season for exterior painting, fence and deck repair, and any bigger renovation while the weather cooperates.
This is the highest-ROI season. Service the furnace before peak demand, clean gutters after leaf-fall, disconnect and drain outdoor hoses, seal drafts, check the roof, and line up snow removal early so you're covered on the first storm.
Keep heat consistent to protect pipes, watch for ice dams, test smoke/CO detectors, and keep walkways clear to prevent slips and liability. Deep-clean indoors while you're spending more time at home.
Nobody keeps this up alone. Genie's seasonal reminders nudge you before each service is due, and every task here — furnace, gutters, snow, lawn, cleaning — books in a couple of taps with a vetted, insured pro at an upfront price. Set recurring services once and your home stays maintained on autopilot.
Spring: A/C + gutters + roof. Summer: exterior + pests. Fall: furnace + gutters + winter prep. Winter: pipes + detectors + snow. Genie can remind you and book each one with a vetted pro.
A common rule is 1% of your home's value per year. Staying on a seasonal schedule keeps it toward the low end by preventing emergency repairs.
Yes — on Genie you can schedule recurring cleaning, lawn, snow and seasonal services, and get reminded before each one is due.