BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//casaq.io//Home Plan//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:casaq home plan · Terry County\, TX X-WR-CALDESC:Home maintenance plan from casaq.io. Every task says why it ma tters. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:P1D X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1D BEGIN:VEVENT UID:alarms-test-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261202 RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY SUMMARY:Press the test button on every smoke and CO alarm. DESCRIPTION:Why: An alarm you have not heard in months may have a dead batt ery or sensor. NFPA recommends testing smoke alarms at least once a month. \n\nHow: Hold the test button until it sounds. Anything silent or chirping : replace the battery\, or the whole alarm if it is past its date.\n\nIn y our plan because: Every home.\nSource: NFPA: Smoke alarms https://www.nfpa .org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/smoke-alarms\n\nYour plan: ht tps://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:filter-quarterly-m1-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Check the HVAC filter and replace it if it is gray or clogged. DESCRIPTION:Why: ENERGY STAR advises inspecting filters monthly: a dirty fi lter raises energy costs and can damage the equipment\, leading to early f ailure.\n\nHow: Turn the system off\, slide the filter out\, and match the size printed on its edge. Arrow on the frame points toward the blower.\n\ nIn your plan because: Because of a system you told us about.\nSource: ENE RGY STAR: HVAC maintenance checklist https://www.energystar.gov/saveathome /heating-cooling/maintenance-checklist\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan ?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dishwasher-filter-m1-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Clean the dishwasher filter. DESCRIPTION:Why: Most current dishwashers have a manual filter\; when it cl ogs\, dishes come out dirty and the drain pump strains.\n\nHow: Twist out the filter at the bottom of the tub\, rinse it under the tap and scrub gen tly with a soft brush.\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:water-heater-temp-m1-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Check the water heater is set near 120°F. DESCRIPTION:Why: CPSC urges lowering water heaters to 120°F: hotter water causes serious scalds in seconds\, especially for young children and older adults\, and the lower setting also saves energy.\n\nHow: Run hot water a t the tap closest to the heater for a minute and measure with a kitchen th ermometer\; adjust the dial in small steps.\n\nIn your plan because: Becau se of a system you told us about.\nSource: CPSC: Avoiding tap water scalds https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/5098.pdf\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/ plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:radon-test-m1-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Test for radon (every two years and after major renovations). DESCRIPTION:Why: EPA recommends testing every home for radon\, whatever the zone\; closed-house winter conditions suit short-term tests.\n\nHow: Use a short-term test kit in the lowest lived-in level\, keep windows closed p er the kit\, and mail it to the lab. EPA recommends fixing at 4 pCi/L or m ore.\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\nSource: EPA: Radon https://www. epa.gov/radon\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:home-video-m1-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Record a dated walk-through video of every room for your insurance file. DESCRIPTION:Why: A before-record of finishes\, contents and serial plates i s the simplest proof you can make before you ever need a claim.\n\nHow: Na rrate as you go\, open closets\, and save the file somewhere off the phone (and to My Home).\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\n\nYour plan: http s://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fridge-filter-m1-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:If the fridge has a water filter\, replace it. DESCRIPTION:Why: Most refrigerator makers specify a filter change about eve ry six months.\n\nHow: Check the model’s filter part number in the manua l or on the filter itself.\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\n\nYour pl an: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mild-exterior-m1-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Use the mild weeks to check exterior caulk and paint on sun-facing walls. DESCRIPTION:Why: Sun and heat break down caulk and paint fastest on south a nd west walls\; winter is the comfortable season to fix them.\n\nHow: Look for cracked caulk at windows\, trim and penetrations\; recaulk with an ex terior-grade sealant when it is dry.\n\nIn your plan because: Hot-dry clim ate region.\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dryer-vent-m2-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270202 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Clean the dryer vent duct and the outside vent flap. DESCRIPTION:Why: Lint in the duct is fuel\, and a clogged vent makes the dr yer run hot. Fire-safety agencies list failure to clean as the leading fac tor in home clothes-dryer fires.\n\nHow: Unplug the dryer (and shut the ga s valve on a gas dryer)\, disconnect the duct\, brush it out\, and check t he outside flap opens freely.\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\nSource : U.S. Fire Administration: Prevent home fires https://www.usfa.fema.gov/p revention/home-fires/prevent-fires/\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zi p= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:water-shutoff-m2-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270202 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Find the main water shutoff and turn it closed and open once. DESCRIPTION:Why: In a burst-pipe emergency every minute matters\, and a val ve that has not moved in years may be seized.\n\nHow: It is usually where the line enters the house or near the meter. Close it\, open a faucet to c onfirm\, then reopen it fully.\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\n\nYou r plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:leak-walk-m2-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270202 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Look under every sink and around toilets and the water heater for d rips. DESCRIPTION:Why: Slow leaks rot cabinets and subfloors long before they sho w. Catching one early is a washer\, not a floor.\n\nHow: Use a flashlight: feel supply lines and the shutoff valves\, look for stains\, warped cabin et floors or a toilet that rocks.\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\n\n Your plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hard-water-m2-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270202 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Soak faucet aerators and showerheads in vinegar to clear scale. DESCRIPTION:Why: Hard water leaves scale that restricts flow.\n\nHow: Unscr ew aerators\, or tie a bag of vinegar around the showerhead overnight\, th en rinse.\n\nIn your plan because: Hot-dry climate region.\n\nYour plan: h ttps://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:garage-reverse-m3-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270302 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Test the garage door’s auto-reverse. DESCRIPTION:Why: A door that does not reverse on contact can seriously inju re a child or pet.\n\nHow: Lay a 2x4 flat under the door and close it. It should reverse on touching the board. Also wave something through the phot o-eye beam while it closes.\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\n\nYour p lan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:tank-flush-m3-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270302 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Drain a few gallons from the water-heater tank to flush sediment. DESCRIPTION:Why: Sediment settles on the bottom of the tank\, cuts efficien cy and can cause popping noises and early failure.\n\nHow: Turn the heater to vacation or off\, attach a hose to the drain valve\, run it to a drain until the water runs clear\, then refill before turning it back on.\n\nIn your plan because: Because of a system you told us about.\n\nYour plan: h ttps://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:tank-tpr-m3-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270302 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Test the water heater’s temperature-and-pressure relief valve. DESCRIPTION:Why: This valve is the tank’s last safety device against over pressure. A stuck valve is a serious hazard.\n\nHow: Place a bucket under the discharge pipe and lift the lever briefly\; scalding water should flow and stop when released. If it drips afterward or does not open\, call a p lumber.\n\nIn your plan because: Because of a system you told us about.\n\ nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ac-service-early-m3-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270302 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Book the AC or heat-pump tune-up before the cooling season. DESCRIPTION:Why: In a long cooling season the AC runs for months\; a tune-u p checks refrigerant charge\, the capacitor and the drain before the first heat wave.\n\nHow: Clear 2 feet around the outdoor unit first. Ask for th e refrigerant pressures and the capacitor readings in writing.\n\nIn your plan because: Because of a system you told us about.\nSource: ENERGY STAR: HVAC maintenance checklist https://www.energystar.gov/saveathome/heating- cooling/maintenance-checklist\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:range-hood-m3-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270302 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Degrease the range-hood filter. DESCRIPTION:Why: Grease-clogged hood filters stop pulling smoke and grease out of the kitchen and can feed a stovetop fire.\n\nHow: Pop the metal fil ter out and soak it in hot water with dish soap and baking soda\, or run i t through the dishwasher if the maker allows.\n\nIn your plan because: Eve ry home.\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irrigation-spring-m3-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270302 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Start up drip lines and sprinklers: fix broken heads and leaks. DESCRIPTION:Why: Leaks and broken heads waste water through the whole irrig ation season\, and spray against the house wets the foundation.\n\nHow: Ru n each zone\, watch for geysers and dry spots\, and aim heads away from wa lls.\n\nIn your plan because: Hot-dry climate region.\n\nYour plan: https: //casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hail-photos-m3-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270302 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Photograph the roof\, gutters and siding for a dated before-record. DESCRIPTION:Why: After a hailstorm\, a dated before picture separates new d amage from old wear.\n\nHow: Shoot from each corner of the house and the g utters\; save the files to My Home.\n\nIn your plan because: County hazard rating: HAIL Relatively High (FEMA NRI\, relative).\n\nYour plan: https:/ /casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:filter-quarterly-m4-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270402 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Check the HVAC filter and replace it if it is gray or clogged. DESCRIPTION:Why: ENERGY STAR advises inspecting filters monthly: a dirty fi lter raises energy costs and can damage the equipment\, leading to early f ailure.\n\nHow: Turn the system off\, slide the filter out\, and match the size printed on its edge. Arrow on the frame points toward the blower.\n\ nIn your plan because: Because of a system you told us about.\nSource: ENE RGY STAR: HVAC maintenance checklist https://www.energystar.gov/saveathome /heating-cooling/maintenance-checklist\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan ?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:gfci-test-m4-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270402 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Press TEST and RESET on every GFCI outlet. DESCRIPTION:Why: GFCIs in kitchens\, baths\, garages and outdoors cut power when current leaks to ground. A failed one looks normal until it fails to trip.\n\nHow: Plug in a lamp\, press TEST (the lamp should go off)\, then RESET. If it does not trip\, have an electrician replace it.\n\nIn your p lan because: Every home.\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:roof-ground-m4-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270402 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Look over the roof\, flashing and gutters from the ground with bino culars. DESCRIPTION:Why: Missing or lifted shingles\, cracked boots around vent pip es and loose flashing are cheap fixes before they leak.\n\nHow: Walk the w hole perimeter. Note anything lifted\, missing or rusted and photograph it . Stay off the roof.\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\n\nYour plan: ht tps://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:faucets-spring-m4-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270410 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270411 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:After the last freeze (~Apr 3): reopen outdoor faucets and check fo r leaks inside the wall. DESCRIPTION:Why: A pipe that split over winter often leaks only once the fa ucet is turned on\, inside the wall or basement.\n\nHow: Open the indoor v alve\, run the outside faucet for a minute\, then check the wall behind it and the basement ceiling for drips.\n\nIn your plan because: Typical last freeze ~Apr 3 (NOAA 1991–2020\, 50% date).\n\nYour plan: https://casaq. io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dishwasher-filter-m4-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270402 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Clean the dishwasher filter. DESCRIPTION:Why: Most current dishwashers have a manual filter\; when it cl ogs\, dishes come out dirty and the drain pump strains.\n\nHow: Twist out the filter at the bottom of the tub\, rinse it under the tap and scrub gen tly with a soft brush.\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:leak-walk-m5-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270502 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Look under every sink and around toilets and the water heater for d rips. DESCRIPTION:Why: Slow leaks rot cabinets and subfloors long before they sho w. Catching one early is a washer\, not a floor.\n\nHow: Use a flashlight: feel supply lines and the shutoff valves\, look for stains\, warped cabin et floors or a toilet that rocks.\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\n\n Your plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fan-direction-m5-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270502 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Switch ceiling fans to spin counterclockwise for summer. DESCRIPTION:Why: A fan blowing air down creates a wind-chill effect\, so yo u can set the thermostat a little higher and stay comfortable. Fans cool p eople\, not rooms: turn them off when you leave.\n\nHow: Stop the fan and flip the direction switch on the motor housing\; you should feel a breeze standing under it.\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\n\nYour plan: http s://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:deck-m5-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270502 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Inspect the deck: loose boards\, popped fasteners\, wobbly railings \, ledger flashing. DESCRIPTION:Why: A loose railing or a rotted ledger connection is how decks fail under load.\n\nHow: Push on every railing post\, look underneath whe re the deck meets the house\, and tighten or replace fasteners.\n\nIn your plan because: Hot-dry climate region.\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan ?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:foundation-grade-m5-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270502 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Check that soil and mulch slope away from the foundation. DESCRIPTION:Why: Water that pools against the foundation finds its way into basements and crawlspaces.\n\nHow: Look for low spots after a rain\; buil d soil up so it falls about 6 inches over the first 10 feet where you can. \n\nIn your plan because: Hot-dry climate region.\n\nYour plan: https://ca saq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:washer-hoses-m6-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270602 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Inspect the washing-machine supply hoses for bulges and cracks. DESCRIPTION:Why: A burst washer hose can release hundreds of gallons an hou r while you are out. Rubber hoses age even when they look fine from the fr ont.\n\nHow: Pull the washer out and check both hoses near the fittings. R eplace bulging or cracked rubber hoses with braided ones.\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:gutters-dry-m6-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270602 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Clear gutters and roof valleys of debris before the summer storms. DESCRIPTION:Why: Dry needles and leaves in gutters are wildfire ember traps \, and blocked gutters overflow in sudden monsoon downpours.\n\nHow: Clear gutters and valleys\; check that downspouts discharge away from the found ation.\n\nIn your plan because: Hot-dry climate region.\n\nYour plan: http s://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:monsoon-pre-m6-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270602 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Before monsoon season: check roof flashing\, tile underlayment and drainage. DESCRIPTION:Why: Sudden\, intense monsoon downpours find every weak spot in a roof that has baked all spring.\n\nHow: From the ground\, look for slip ped or cracked tiles and lifted flashing\; clear scuppers on flat roofs.\n \nIn your plan because: Hot-dry climate region.\n\nYour plan: https://casa q.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:range-hood-m6-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270602 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Degrease the range-hood filter. DESCRIPTION:Why: Grease-clogged hood filters stop pulling smoke and grease out of the kitchen and can feed a stovetop fire.\n\nHow: Pop the metal fil ter out and soak it in hot water with dish soap and baking soda\, or run i t through the dishwasher if the maker allows.\n\nIn your plan because: Eve ry home.\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:condenser-clear-m6-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270602 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Clear leaves\, weeds and debris from around the outdoor AC or heat- pump unit. DESCRIPTION:Why: The outdoor coil needs open airflow\; blocked fins make it run hotter and longer.\n\nHow: Turn off power at the outdoor disconnect\, clear 2 feet around it\, and gently hose the fins from inside out if the maker allows.\n\nIn your plan because: Because of a system you told us abo ut.\nSource: ENERGY STAR: HVAC maintenance checklist https://www.energysta r.gov/saveathome/heating-cooling/maintenance-checklist\n\nYour plan: https ://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:filter-quarterly-m7-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270702 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Check the HVAC filter and replace it if it is gray or clogged. DESCRIPTION:Why: ENERGY STAR advises inspecting filters monthly: a dirty fi lter raises energy costs and can damage the equipment\, leading to early f ailure.\n\nHow: Turn the system off\, slide the filter out\, and match the size printed on its edge. Arrow on the frame points toward the blower.\n\ nIn your plan because: Because of a system you told us about.\nSource: ENE RGY STAR: HVAC maintenance checklist https://www.energystar.gov/saveathome /heating-cooling/maintenance-checklist\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan ?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dishwasher-filter-m7-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270702 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Clean the dishwasher filter. DESCRIPTION:Why: Most current dishwashers have a manual filter\; when it cl ogs\, dishes come out dirty and the drain pump strains.\n\nHow: Twist out the filter at the bottom of the tub\, rinse it under the tap and scrub gen tly with a soft brush.\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fridge-filter-m7-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270702 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:If the fridge has a water filter\, replace it. DESCRIPTION:Why: Most refrigerator makers specify a filter change about eve ry six months.\n\nHow: Check the model’s filter part number in the manua l or on the filter itself.\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\n\nYour pl an: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:condensate-summer-m7-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270702 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Flush the AC condensate drain line. DESCRIPTION:Why: Mid-summer is when the drain line carries the most water a nd when a clog overflows.\n\nHow: Pour a cup of distilled vinegar in the c leanout tee and confirm water drains outside.\n\nIn your plan because: Bec ause of a system you told us about.\nSource: ENERGY STAR: HVAC maintenance checklist https://www.energystar.gov/saveathome/heating-cooling/maintenan ce-checklist\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:leak-walk-m8-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270802 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Look under every sink and around toilets and the water heater for d rips. DESCRIPTION:Why: Slow leaks rot cabinets and subfloors long before they sho w. Catching one early is a washer\, not a floor.\n\nHow: Use a flashlight: feel supply lines and the shutoff valves\, look for stains\, warped cabin et floors or a toilet that rocks.\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\n\n Your plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fridge-coils-m8-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270802 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Vacuum the refrigerator condenser coils. DESCRIPTION:Why: Dusty coils make the compressor run longer and hotter\, es pecially in summer.\n\nHow: Unplug the fridge\, remove the bottom grille ( or pull it out to reach rear coils) and vacuum with a brush attachment.\n\ nIn your plan because: Every home.\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip = URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hard-water-m8-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270802 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Soak faucet aerators and showerheads in vinegar to clear scale. DESCRIPTION:Why: Hard water leaves scale that restricts flow.\n\nHow: Unscr ew aerators\, or tie a bag of vinegar around the showerhead overnight\, th en rinse.\n\nIn your plan because: Hot-dry climate region.\n\nYour plan: h ttps://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:wood-sun-m8-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270802 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Reseal sun-dried wood decks and fences. DESCRIPTION:Why: Intense sun dries and checks unsealed wood\, which then sp lits and rots.\n\nHow: Sprinkle water on the boards\; if it soaks in quick ly\, clean and apply a penetrating sealer.\n\nIn your plan because: Hot-dr y climate region.\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:garage-reverse-m9-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270902 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Test the garage door’s auto-reverse. DESCRIPTION:Why: A door that does not reverse on contact can seriously inju re a child or pet.\n\nHow: Lay a 2x4 flat under the door and close it. It should reverse on touching the board. Also wave something through the phot o-eye beam while it closes.\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\n\nYour p lan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:range-hood-m9-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270902 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Degrease the range-hood filter. DESCRIPTION:Why: Grease-clogged hood filters stop pulling smoke and grease out of the kitchen and can feed a stovetop fire.\n\nHow: Pop the metal fil ter out and soak it in hot water with dish soap and baking soda\, or run i t through the dishwasher if the maker allows.\n\nIn your plan because: Eve ry home.\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:caulk-check-m9-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270902 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Check caulk around tubs\, showers and sinks\; redo any that is crac ked. DESCRIPTION:Why: Failed caulk lets water behind tile and into the subfloor. \n\nHow: Cut out cracked or moldy caulk\, clean and dry the joint\, and ap ply a bead of kitchen-and-bath silicone.\n\nIn your plan because: Every ho me.\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:condenser-clear-m9-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270902 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Clear leaves\, weeds and debris from around the outdoor AC or heat- pump unit. DESCRIPTION:Why: The outdoor coil needs open airflow\; blocked fins make it run hotter and longer.\n\nHow: Turn off power at the outdoor disconnect\, clear 2 feet around it\, and gently hose the fins from inside out if the maker allows.\n\nIn your plan because: Because of a system you told us abo ut.\nSource: ENERGY STAR: HVAC maintenance checklist https://www.energysta r.gov/saveathome/heating-cooling/maintenance-checklist\n\nYour plan: https ://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:stucco-check-m9-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270902 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Walk the house for new stucco cracks after the summer heat. DESCRIPTION:Why: Hairline stucco cracks are normal\, but wider or growing o nes let water behind the wall in winter rains.\n\nHow: Mark the ends of cr acks with a pencil and date\; seal small ones with an elastomeric patch.\n \nIn your plan because: Hot-dry climate region.\n\nYour plan: https://casa q.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hose-bibs-m10-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271021 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271022 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Before the first freeze (~Nov 4): disconnect hoses and drain outdoo r faucets. DESCRIPTION:Why: Water left in a hose bib can freeze\, split the pipe insid e the wall\, and only leak when you turn it on in spring.\n\nHow: Remove h oses\, close the indoor shutoff valve for each outdoor faucet if you have one\, and open the outside faucet to drain it.\n\nIn your plan because: Ty pical first freeze ~Nov 4 (NOAA 1991–2020\, 50% date).\nSource: Ready.go v: Winter weather https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather\n\nYour plan: https ://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:filter-quarterly-m10-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271002 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Check the HVAC filter and replace it if it is gray or clogged. DESCRIPTION:Why: ENERGY STAR advises inspecting filters monthly: a dirty fi lter raises energy costs and can damage the equipment\, leading to early f ailure.\n\nHow: Turn the system off\, slide the filter out\, and match the size printed on its edge. Arrow on the frame points toward the blower.\n\ nIn your plan because: Because of a system you told us about.\nSource: ENE RGY STAR: HVAC maintenance checklist https://www.energystar.gov/saveathome /heating-cooling/maintenance-checklist\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan ?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:gfci-test-m10-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271002 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Press TEST and RESET on every GFCI outlet. DESCRIPTION:Why: GFCIs in kitchens\, baths\, garages and outdoors cut power when current leaks to ground. A failed one looks normal until it fails to trip.\n\nHow: Plug in a lamp\, press TEST (the lamp should go off)\, then RESET. If it does not trip\, have an electrician replace it.\n\nIn your p lan because: Every home.\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:roof-ground-m10-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271002 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Look over the roof\, flashing and gutters from the ground with bino culars. DESCRIPTION:Why: Missing or lifted shingles\, cracked boots around vent pip es and loose flashing are cheap fixes before they leak.\n\nHow: Walk the w hole perimeter. Note anything lifted\, missing or rusted and photograph it . Stay off the roof.\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\n\nYour plan: ht tps://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:monsoon-post-m10-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271002 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:After the summer storms: walk the roof edge and flashing for wind d amage. DESCRIPTION:Why: Wind-lifted shingles and cracked tile underlayment leak in the next storm\, not this one.\n\nHow: Look from the ground and in the at tic. Photograph anything lifted and get it fixed before winter rains.\n\nI n your plan because: Hot-dry climate region.\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.i o/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dishwasher-filter-m10-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271002 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Clean the dishwasher filter. DESCRIPTION:Why: Most current dishwashers have a manual filter\; when it cl ogs\, dishes come out dirty and the drain pump strains.\n\nHow: Twist out the filter at the bottom of the tub\, rinse it under the tap and scrub gen tly with a soft brush.\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:alarms-age-m11-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271102 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Check the date on the back of every smoke and CO alarm. DESCRIPTION:Why: Smoke alarms wear out: NFPA advises replacing them 10 year s after the manufacture date. CO alarms have their own end-of-life date pr inted on them.\n\nHow: Twist each alarm off its base and read the date. Re place any past its life\; swap batteries in alarms that take them.\n\nIn y our plan because: Every home.\nSource: NFPA: Smoke alarms https://www.nfpa .org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/smoke-alarms\n\nYour plan: ht tps://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:leak-walk-m11-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271102 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Look under every sink and around toilets and the water heater for d rips. DESCRIPTION:Why: Slow leaks rot cabinets and subfloors long before they sho w. Catching one early is a washer\, not a floor.\n\nHow: Use a flashlight: feel supply lines and the shutoff valves\, look for stains\, warped cabin et floors or a toilet that rocks.\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\n\n Your plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:flat-roof-m11-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271102 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:On flat or low-slope roofs\, check the coating and drains before th e winter rains. DESCRIPTION:Why: Sun cracks roof coatings\, and blocked scuppers pond water on the first storm.\n\nHow: From a safe access point\, look for blistered or cracked coating and clear debris from drains and scuppers.\n\nIn your plan because: Hot-dry climate region.\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan? zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:attic-check-m11-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271102 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Look in the attic with a flashlight after the first big storm of th e season. DESCRIPTION:Why: Stains on the roof deck\, wet insulation or daylight aroun d vents show leaks early\, and droppings show pests.\n\nHow: Stay on the j oists. Look around chimneys\, vent pipes and valleys\, the places most lea ks start.\n\nIn your plan because: Every home.\n\nYour plan: https://casaq .io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:heat-service-warm-m11-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271102 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Run the heat once before you need it\; book a check if it has been a year. DESCRIPTION:Why: Heating sits idle for most of the year in warm climates an d cold snaps arrive fast. A short test run finds problems while repairs ar e easy to book.\n\nHow: Switch to heat\, raise the setpoint a few degrees and confirm warm air within a few minutes. A brief dusty smell is normal.\ n\nIn your plan because: Because of a system you told us about.\nSource: E NERGY STAR: Air-source heat pumps https://www.energystar.gov/products/air_ source_heat_pumps\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:range-hood-m12-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261202 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Degrease the range-hood filter. DESCRIPTION:Why: Grease-clogged hood filters stop pulling smoke and grease out of the kitchen and can feed a stovetop fire.\n\nHow: Pop the metal fil ter out and soak it in hot water with dish soap and baking soda\, or run i t through the dishwasher if the maker allows.\n\nIn your plan because: Eve ry home.\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:irrigation-cool-m12-cf6aad967c54@casaq.io DTSTAMP:20261109T072901Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261202 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY SUMMARY:Reset sprinkler schedules for the cool season and test the rain sen sor. DESCRIPTION:Why: Lawns need far less water in winter\; overwatering wastes water and keeps foundations wet.\n\nHow: Cut run times\, check each zone f or broken heads\, and press the rain sensor test if it has one.\n\nIn your plan because: Hot-dry climate region.\n\nYour plan: https://casaq.io/plan ?zip= URL:https://casaq.io/plan?zip= TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR