Preventive maintenance is cheaper than emergency repair. This guide helps spread tasks across the year instead of waiting for breakdowns.

Spring (March–May)

  • Check roof and gutters after winter — leaks?
  • AC cleaning before summer (250–400 ₪)
  • Inspect outdoor water taps
  • Paint facades or fences if needed

Summer (June–August)

  • Start AC gradually and monitor electricity
  • Check window insulation
  • Clean filters monthly
  • Avoid heavy construction in peak heat

Autumn (September–November)

  • Clean rain gutters and roof
  • Check water heater before winter
  • Inspect insulation around windows
  • Heating maintenance if applicable

Winter (December–February)

  • Protect pipes from freezing in cold areas
  • Check for leaks after rain
  • Don't seal ventilation completely — humidity = mold
  • Post-renovation cleaning: 600–1,200 ₪ if you finished a project

Quick monthly maintenance

  • Check breakers — any hot?
  • Look under sinks — moisture?
  • Clean shower drain
  • Test smoke detector

Approximate annual maintenance budget

  • AC: 250–400 ₪
  • Electrician check: 250–350 ₪
  • Plumber check: 350–500 ₪
  • Apartment cleaning: 300–500 ₪

Who does each task?

Not all maintenance is DIY. Electrical, gas, and main plumbing — licensed pro. Filter and drain cleaning — you. Simple painting — by skill. Keep a contact list: electrician, plumber, AC tech, cleaning.

Home maintenance log

Notebook or phone file: when AC was serviced, when panel was checked, when pipes were replaced. Helps when selling or calling a new pro.

Maintenance by home age

New home (0–5 years): light annual check. Mid-age (5–20): focus on plumbing and electrical. Old (20+): thorough check every year — pipes, panel, roof.

Long-term savings

300 ₪ AC cleaning + 350 ₪ plumber check = 650 ₪ per year. One flood repair can cost 10,000 ₪+. The first is prevention, the second is cure.

Linking maintenance to local seasons

Hot summer: ACs. Rainy winter: roof and gutters. Spring: exterior paint. Plan ahead — appointments fill before peak season.

Sharing tasks in the family

Split the maintenance list: one for filters, one for roof, one for bills. A maintained home = fewer surprises.

Bottom line

Schedule maintenance dates in your calendar like a doctor's appointment. A home is like a body — early checkups save thousands of shekels.