How do I find out how old my appliances are?

The easiest method is to photograph the appliance nameplate — usually found inside the door, on the back panel, or on the side of the unit. Our AI can read the model and serial number and often decode the manufacture date directly from the serial number. For appliances without a clear date, we can help you look it up using the model number in manufacturer databases.

What maintenance should I do in my first 30 days as a new homeowner?

In your first 30 days, prioritize: (1) Replace all HVAC filters — you don't know when they were last changed. (2) Test every smoke and CO detector and replace batteries. (3) Locate and label your main water shut-off valve, electrical panel, and gas shut-off. (4) Clean your dryer vent if you can access it. (5) Check your water heater temperature (should be 120°F). Corbivo's first-month checklist walks you through all of this automatically.

What is a CorbivIQ™ Score and how is it calculated?

Your CorbivIQ™ Score is a 0–1000 number that reflects how well your home is being maintained. It's calculated based on three factors: task health (600 points — how current you are on maintenance tasks), profile completeness (200 points — how many appliances and details you've added), and document coverage (200 points — how many documents and warranties you've uploaded). New users start with a baseline score and build from there as they add data and complete tasks.

What should I store in the document vault?

At minimum: your home inspection report, closing disclosure, title insurance policy, homeowners insurance declarations page, and all appliance warranties. Over time, add: contractor invoices, permit records for any work done, manufacturer manuals, HOA documents (if applicable), and photos of your home's condition. Think of it as the complete paper trail for your home — anything you'd want to find quickly in an emergency or at resale.

How do I handle appliances where I can't find a warranty?

If the physical warranty card is lost, many manufacturers allow you to register products online using just the serial number — often within the first year of purchase. For appliances that came with the home, check if the previous owner registered them. Corbivo lets you store the serial number and any documentation you can find, and our AI can help estimate coverage periods based on the purchase date and manufacturer's typical warranty terms.

When should I start budgeting for appliance replacement?

Most major appliances have expected lifespans: HVAC systems 15–20 years, water heaters 8–12 years, refrigerators 10–15 years, dishwashers 9–12 years, washing machines 10–14 years. Corbivo shows the current age of each appliance and flags those approaching the end of their expected life so you can plan capital expenses before they become emergencies.

Do I need to be tech-savvy to use Corbivo?

Not at all. If you can take a photo on your phone, you can use Corbivo. The AI does the data extraction. The app generates your maintenance schedule automatically. Uploading documents is drag-and-drop. Most first-time homeowners are fully set up within 30 minutes of downloading the app.

Can I share Corbivo access with my spouse or partner?

Yes. You can invite any household member to your home file with full access. Both of you will see the same appliance inventory, task schedule, and document vault. Reminders can be sent to any or all household members.

How does Corbivo help when I eventually sell my home?

When you're ready to sell, Corbivo generates a Maintenance Passport — a complete, professionally formatted record of your home's appliances, maintenance history, and documents. You can share it as a link in your MLS listing, email it to your agent, or print a QR code.

For First-Time Homebuyers

Your first home deserves a clean record from day one.

Corbivo gives you a complete digital home file — appliance inventory, automated maintenance schedule, document vault, and a CorbivIQ™ Score that tracks how well you're caring for your investment from the moment you get your keys.

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The maintenance reality nobody warns new homeowners about

Buying your first home is one of the most exciting moments of your life. But somewhere between the closing table and moving day, nobody sits you down and explains the water heater, the HVAC filter schedule, the age of the roof, or what happens when your garbage disposal makes that noise.

Many first-time homebuyers face unexpected repair bills in their first year — not because their home was defective, but because they had no system for knowing what needed attention and when. A furnace filter goes unchanged for eighteen months. A water heater reaches the end of its expected lifespan without anyone noticing. A dryer vent builds up lint for two years before it becomes a fire hazard.

Your home inspector handed you a 40-page report at closing. Where is it right now? For most new homeowners, it's in a folder they haven't opened since signing day. The appliance manuals are in a box somewhere. The warranty cards were never mailed. The contractor who replaced the water softener left a business card that's now in a junk drawer.

Corbivo exists to solve exactly this. It's not a to-do list app. It's a permanent digital file for your home — an intelligent record that knows the age of every appliance, reminds you of every maintenance task before it becomes a problem, and stores every document you'll ever need in one searchable place.

When you move in, you photograph each appliance nameplate. Our AI reads the label and extracts the brand, model number, serial number, and installation date — then calculates the expected lifespan and automatically schedules maintenance. Your HVAC gets quarterly filter reminders. Your water heater gets an annual flush reminder. Your smoke detectors get a battery replacement alert before the chirping starts at 2am.

The result is a CorbivIQ™ Score that rises as you stay on top of maintenance — a number that reflects the actual condition of your property. First-time homeowners who use Corbivo from day one are not just more organized. They're building a documented history that adds real money to their home's value when they eventually sell.

Everything a new homeowner needs in one place

Climate-aware maintenance from day one

Your maintenance plan is built for your climate zone — not a national average. Coastal? You'll get hurricane prep and salt-air guidance. Cold zone? Freeze protection and ice-dam checks. Wildfire country? Defensible-space reminders. New homeowners are told to 'maintain the house' but rarely told what that means where they actually live. We do.

AI appliance scanner

Photograph any appliance nameplate and our AI extracts brand, model, serial number, installation date, and warranty details instantly. No typing, no guessing, no internet searches. Your water heater, HVAC, refrigerator, dishwasher, and washer/dryer are all catalogued in minutes.

Automated maintenance schedule

A personalized maintenance plan built around your actual appliances — not a generic checklist. HVAC filter changes, water heater flushes, dryer vent cleanings, refrigerator coil cleaning, and dozens more tasks are scheduled automatically based on your home's specific equipment and your household.

Secure document vault

Upload your closing disclosure, home inspection report, warranties, appliance manuals, insurance declarations, and any other home document. Everything is stored securely in the cloud, searchable by keyword, and accessible from any device. No more digging through filing cabinets.

Warranty tracking (alerts on Premium)

Every warranty you upload is tracked with its expiration date in one place — builder, manufacturer, and extended. Premium and Pro plans add proactive alerts before coverage lapses, so you never miss a claim window on a brand-new appliance.

CorbivIQ™ Score from day one

Your CorbivIQ™ Score is a 0–1000 number that reflects how well your home is being maintained. It's calculated based on task health, profile completeness, and document coverage. New users start with a baseline score and build from there as they add data and complete tasks.

Maintenance Passport for resale

When you eventually sell, generate a shareable Maintenance Passport — a complete record of every appliance, every service, every upgrade, and every document. Buyers and agents can access it with a single link. Homes with documented maintenance history sell faster and for more money.

How Corbivo works for new homeowners

Scan your appliances on move-in day

Open the app and photograph the nameplate of each major appliance. Our AI reads the label and builds your home's appliance inventory automatically. Most homeowners complete their full scan in under 20 minutes.

Works on HVAC systems, water heaters, refrigerators, dishwashers, washers, dryers, ovens, and more.

Upload your closing documents

Drag your home inspection report, closing disclosure, warranties, and any manuals into the document vault. Tag them by room or appliance for easy retrieval. Everything is encrypted and backed up automatically.

OCR search means you can find any document by typing a keyword — no more hunting through folders.

Get your personalized maintenance schedule

Corbivo generates a maintenance schedule based on your actual appliances, your home's age, and your household profile. Reminders arrive on time, every time — before tasks become problems.

You can adjust frequencies, mark tasks complete, log contractor visits, and track costs per task.

Watch your CorbivIQ™ Score rise

Every completed task, uploaded document, and scanned appliance improves your CorbivIQ™ Score. Your score is a living number that reflects your home's true maintenance condition — and tells a compelling story when you sell.

Share your Maintenance Passport with a single link when it's time to list.

Real homes. Real results.

★★★★★

"I moved in and scanned every appliance in my first week. Six months later I already knew the exact age of my water heater and when to budget for a replacement. It literally paid for itself when I avoided an emergency replacement by planning ahead."

Marcus T.

First-time homeowner, Austin TX

★★★★★

"The closing document vault alone is worth it. My inspection report, warranties, and insurance docs are all in one place. My agent was shocked when I pulled up the water heater age on my phone during a conversation about upgrades."

Priya N.

New homeowner, Seattle WA

★★★★★

"I had no idea what I was supposed to do maintenance-wise after moving in. The app just told me. Filter change reminders, dryer vent cleaning, water heater flush — I've done more maintenance in my first year than my parents did in ten years in their home."

Jake M.

First-time buyer, Columbus OH

Why your home's records matter more than you think

Most first-time homebuyers think about maintenance as a burden — a series of tasks to get through. But documented maintenance is actually one of the most powerful financial tools a homeowner has.

When you eventually sell your home, the buyer's agent will ask about the age of the roof, the HVAC system, the water heater. If you can answer with exact dates, service records, and receipts, you're negotiating from a position of strength. If you shrug and say "I think the water heater was replaced before we moved in," you're conceding negotiating power to a buyer who will use your uncertainty to reduce their offer.

Homes with complete maintenance documentation — appliance records, service logs, project permits, warranty histories — consistently command 2–5% more at resale than comparable homes without records. On a $350,000 home, that's $7,000–$17,500 of real money.

Corbivo is the only home management platform that builds this record automatically from day one. You're not doing extra work to create a Maintenance Passport. You're completing normal maintenance tasks and uploading documents you'd already have — and the Passport assembles itself in the background.

For first-time homebuyers, starting on day one matters. The homeowner who has five years of documented maintenance history is in a fundamentally different negotiating position than the one who has none. Start building your home's record today.

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