Setting Up Maintenance Schedules and Reminders

Regular maintenance keeps your home running smoothly. Well Kept helps you never miss important tasks.

Creating a Maintenance Task

  1. Navigate to Maintenance or create a task directly from an inventory item.

  2. Click "Add Maintenance Task".

  3. Fill in the details:

    • Name the task to describe what needs to be done, like "Change HVAC Filter".

    • Set how often the task occurs, such as one-time, monthly, quarterly, annually, or a custom schedule.

    • Select the specific date when the task needs to be completed next.

    • Assign the responsibility for the task to a specific household member.

    • Link the task to a specific inventory item if it is relevant.

    • Add any special instructions or details needed to complete the task.

Maintenance Reminder Options

Free Plan:

  • You will receive email notifications before tasks are due.

  • The plan includes basic recurring reminders.

  • You can view all upcoming maintenance directly in the app.

Premium Plan:

  • This plan includes everything in the Free tier along with additional features.

  • You can sync your tasks directly to Google Calendar.

  • Access AI-powered maintenance tips and recommendations.

  • Utilize advanced scheduling options for complex tasks.

Receiving Notifications

You will receive email reminders at the following times:

  • An alert is sent 7 days before a task is due.

  • A reminder is sent on the day the task is due.

  • A follow-up is sent 3 days after the due date if the task is not completed.

Completing Tasks

  • Mark tasks as "Complete" when you have finished them.

  • Add notes about what work was performed.

  • Upload photos or receipts related to the maintenance.

  • The next occurrence automatically schedules for recurring tasks.

Google Calendar Integration (Premium)

Sync your maintenance schedule to Google Calendar:

  1. Go to Settings > Integrations.

  2. Connect your Google account.

  3. Choose which calendar you want to sync to.

  4. Maintenance tasks will appear as calendar events.

  5. The two-way sync allows you to complete tasks in either app.

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