Before You Call Maintenance

Things to check BEFORE you call Maintenance

Troubleshoot problems below

Maintenance Problem

Possible Solution

Smoke/CO Detector won’t work when tested

  • Monthly check and replace battery as needed

  • Notify maintenance at once if still not working

Smoke/CO detector beeps softly on and off

Check and replace battery

No power to plugs or switches

  • Check breaker panel or fuse box

  • Check and reset GFI plug

  • Check if plug works off wall switch

Garbage disposal or Dishwasher won’t work

  • Push reset button on disposal or use Allen wrench and turn

  • Clear foreign debris from disposal.

    Check for wall switch supplying power to dishwasher.

No hot water

  • Check thermostat on hot water tank

    Verify pilot light is lit

    Check valve closed/ Check breaker panel

Hot water “TOO HOT”

Check thermostat on tank and turn down

Faucet or toilet leaks

Turn off water fixture under sink, toilet at valve and notify maintenance

Toilet or sink backed up/ not draining

Try plunger. If still backed up, call maintenance

Heater Not Working

  • Check thermostat/ check batteries

    Check any button or pilot lights

    Furnace covers on correctly

    Verify pilot light lit

    Check if breaker is tripped

Dishwasher won’t drain

  • Clean food out of bottom of dishwasher

  • Clean filter

  • Use Jet Dry® once a month, it prevents hard water build up

Refrigerator too warm or too cold

  • Check thermostat, set correctly

    Check grill and coils to ensure they are clean

    Clean out drain hole

In the case of freezing weather

  • Cover outside hose faucets

  • Disconnect outside hoses

  • Shut off water to outside faucet if possible and drain lines.

  • Cover foundation vents with approved insulation materials

  • Ensure thermostat set to min 55 degrees fahrenheit in home

Frozen pipes

To prevent:

  • Leave cupboard and pantry doors open where pipes are with heat turned up.

NEVER USE OPEN FLAME to try to thaw

LOCATE THE FOLLOWING AT MOVE IN –

MAIN WATER SHUT OFF EXTERIOR HOSE BIB:

FRONT _____________________________ REAR ________________________________  BACK ________________________________

Helpful Videos!

How to Unclog a Faucet Aerator For Dummies – CLICK HERE

Garbage Disposal Repair | How to Fix a Garbage Disposal – CLICK HERE

How to turn the water off under the sink – CLICK HERE

How to turn off the water supply to your toilet – CLICK HERE

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