New Home Package

Settle in with confidence, our New Home Package guides your family through safety, systems, and smart upkeep for lasting comfort

🏠New Home/Introduction package

🔥 Safety & Emergency Preparedness

• Identify primary and secondary fire escape routes from each bedroom

• Designate a family meeting point outside the home

• Show locations of:

  • Smoke detectors & CO detectors (test them)

  • Fire extinguishers (demonstrate how to use)

  • First aid kit & flashlights

• Review safe storage of chemicals, paints, fuels, propane

• Check railings, stairs, and trip hazards

🏡Storage

• Identify attic entrance and how to access

• Access barn, check for power

• Locate any other storage including basement and crawlspaces

💧 Water Systems

• Show where the main water shutoff is and how to operate it

• Identify and test shutoffs under sinks, toilets, and appliances

• Inspect sump pump, backup power if available

• Show location of water heater; explain temperature, T&P valve, flushing schedule

• Check for obvious leaks or signs of past water intrusion

⚡ Electrical Systems

• Locate the main electrical panel, demonstrate breaker reset

• Show location of GFCI and AFCI outlets 

• Test all GFCI and AFCI outlets

• Discuss safe use of extension cords and surge protectors

• Label or explain key breakers (kitchen, furnace, water heater, etc.)

• Identify outdoor outlets and ensure covers are weather-tight

🔥 Gas & HVAC

• Locate gas shutoff to house and individual appliances

• Show where the furnace and A/C are, how to change filters

• Point out the thermostat and seasonal settings (cool/heat/fan/auto)

• Make sure all vents are open

• Check dryer vent and discuss cleaning schedule

• Change the HVAC filter

🧼 Appliances & General Upkeep

• Check refrigerator coils

• Dishwasher filter location and cleaning

• Washing machine hoses (inspection and replacement schedule)

• Garbage disposal reset button

• Test garage door safety sensors

• Basic exterior walkaround: gutters, downspouts, siding clear of soil

📋 Family Safety & Function Plan

• Assign roles (who checks kids, who grabs go-bag, who calls 911)

• Make sure everyone knows where flashlights, water shutoff, and fire extinguishers are

• Establish a communication plan (if separated in an emergency)

• Assign roles (who checks kids, who grabs go-bag, who calls 911)
  
  

Disclaimer: Stellar Home Renovation and StellarCare provide maintenance and inspection services only. These services are not an insurance policy or a warranty program. Stellar Home Renovation and StellarCare make no guarantees regarding the continued operation, condition, or performance of any home, appliance, system, or equipment, and accept no liability for subsequent failures, malfunctions, or repairs that may be required.