Range Hood Vent Filters

If you are a budding chef and produce a fair amount of grease, clean your range hood vent filters once a month. If you usually order take-out, you can go up to six months before washing your range hood filter. Consider picking up a replacement filter if you haven’t made a change in a while.

Air Filters

The filters in your air-conditioning system are responsible for ensuring the air in your home is free of dust and pollen. To keep these filters working at their best, replace them every three months. However, people with severe allergies may need to tackle this task every month.

Vacuum Cleaner Filters

Ideally, you should empty the vacuum canister after every cleaning session, rather than waiting until it is full, washing eco-friendly reusable filters every three months, or replacing disposable filters on the same schedule.

Fire Alarm & Carbon Monoxide Detector Batteries

While many beeps when batteries need to be replaced, consider changing fire alarm and detector batteries every six months. Pro tip: sync changes with Daylight Savings Time to easily remember!

Refrigerator Water Filter

The frequency at which you change your refrigerator’s water filter depends on the amount of sediment in your tap water. Luckily, most refrigerators have an indicator light. But, if yours does not, or if you have been ignoring the light, schedule a replacement every six months to keep the water clean, and keep you hydrated.