Ultimate Airbnb Maintenance Checklist: Keep Your Rental Thriving All Year
By Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage March 28, 2025
Keep your short-term rental running smoothly and ensure happy, safe guests with our easy-to-follow monthly checklist.
Why Regular Airbnb Maintenance Matters
Regular upkeep ensures your property stays appealing, prevents costly repairs, and maintains guest safety. Skipping essential checks, like smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, can have serious consequences. Use our checklist to minimize risk and keep guests happy.
Customize this guide based on your location and specific property needs.
Monthly Maintenance Tasks for Your Airbnb
January
- Landscaping: Remove dead branches, weeds, and reseed grass.
- Pest Check: Inspect for termites, bedbugs, and other pests.
- HVAC & Furnace Filters: Change filters (every 3 months; every 2 months if pets).
February
- Painting: Refresh interior/exterior paint and patch any needed areas.
- Doors: Repaint and oil hinges to prevent squeaking.
Painting is an important aspect of short-term rental maintenance that keeps your property looking fresh.
March
- HVAC Filters: Change now if pets are allowed.
- Safety Devices: Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; replace batteries.
- Landscaping: Plant spring perennials, add fresh mulch, finalize landscaping contracts.
- Roof: Inspect roof for leaks or loose shingles.
April
- HVAC Tune-up: Prepare for warmer temperatures.
- Pool Maintenance: Schedule pool service, clean filters, and check chemical levels.
- HVAC Filters: Change now if no pets are allowed.
Change HVAC & furnace filters now if you allow pets.
May
- Sprinklers: Ensure proper function and coverage.
- Refrigeration: Check fridge gaskets, clean condenser coils.
- Rain Gutters: Clean gutters and downspouts.
- HVAC Filters: Change now if pets are allowed.
June
- Pest Control: Check fences, property for openings, and leaky pipes.
- Exterior Cleaning: Power-wash house exterior and driveway.
- Concrete Maintenance: Fill cracks and properly dispose of materials.
Regular cleanings and maintenance are crucial for running a successful Airbnb.
July
- HVAC Filters: Change now if no pets are allowed.
- Bathroom Maintenance: Prevent mold, clean grout, and refresh caulking.
- Windows: Wash windows and screens.
August
- Flooring: Deep clean carpets and floors.
- Faucets: Replace washers inside and outside.
- Refrigeration: Clean fridge/freezer coils and change water filters.
September
- HVAC Filters: Change now if pets are allowed.
- Chimney: Schedule chimney sweep.
- Roof Inspection: Second annual roof inspection.
- Exhaust Fans: Clean and inspect for mold.
October
- Renovations: Ideal month for renovations and home updates.
- HVAC Filters: Change now if no pets are allowed.
- Pest Control: Spray for pests entering during cooler weather.
- Rain Gutters: Clean gutters again.
November
- HVAC Filters: Change now if pets are allowed.
- Heating Inspection: Service furnace and central heating system.
- Safety Devices: Replace batteries in detectors; replace devices older than seven years.
- Plumbing: Schedule plumbing check to prevent freezing.
- Landscaping: Ideal time to plant new trees.
December
- Lighting: Inspect fixtures, replace bulbs, consider energy-efficient options.
- Windows: Reseal and apply weatherproofing to reduce drafts and energy costs.
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Keep Your Rental Thriving
Regular maintenance ensures your Airbnb remains attractive, safe, and profitable year-round. Dependable vendors and routine checks are investments you can’t afford to skip.
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