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Faucet Aerator

Cleaning or replacing the aerator.

Twice a Year

Notes

Remove aerator from faucet in a counterclockwise direction and clean under running water to flush sediment from screen. Replace, hand tighten.

Doors

Doors Vacuum tracks monthly, and lubricate hinges and latches annually to keep parts operating smoothly.

Vacuum Monthly Lubricate Annually

Note

Patio sliding doors should have their tracks (bottom sill) swept and vacuumed monthly. Use Paraffin wax to lubricate the tracks of the patio door and windows. Paraffin wax does not attract dirt & dust like an oil product might. For swing doors lubricate hinges and latches annually to keep parts operating smoothly. The weep holes should also be inspected and cleaned as needed to keep clear of debris.

Electric

Electric (GFI test) Test GFI circuits (kitchen, bath, garage and outdoor) monthly to check safety of electrical circuits.

Monthly

Note

Test GFI circuits (kitchen, bath, garage, and outdoor) monthly to check safety of electrical circuits. When testing, pressing the black TEST button should cause the red or white RESET button to pop out. Press the RESET button to restore the circuit. If the GFI will not reset, it may be faulty or there may be an open circuit.

Garbage Disposal

Fill with ice and operate to clean and sharpen.

Add citrus peels (Orange or Lemon) to help refresh

Monthly

Note

Fill with ice and operate to clean and sharpen. DO NOT put sink cleaner into a garbage disposal. It may corrode the cutting-blade edges. Do not put large quantities of rice or pasta down the disposal as it absorbs water and can swell up and clog pipes after passing through disposal. There is a reset button under the garbage disposal that will protrude should the disposal trip the circuit. There is also a hole in the center of the bottom of the disposal that takes a hex wrench that may be turned should something get jammed in the disposal, typically supplied with the disposal.

Fire Sprinklers

Fire Sprinklers Increases evacuation time. Critical life/safety device. Check for leakage.

Monthly

Note

Check for leakage. Never glue or caulk covers to ceiling.

Irrigation Sprinklers

Direct water spray properly to eliminate excess watering, staining of exterior walls and dry-rot of structures.

Monthly

Note

Direct water spray properly to eliminate excess watering, staining of exterior walls and to prevent dry rot of structures. As the landscaping grows spray heads should be raised, relocated or eliminated to keep moisture away from the house. Remove debris from sprinkler heads. Do not over irrigate. It not only wastes water it may damage plantings and fence posts. Irrigation systems should be set at the minimum amount that supports green growth. During summer months, this usually means setting stations at no more than 2-3 minutes per station. Contact your local nursery for more exact advice for your climate, lawn and planting material.

Oak Cabinets Maintaining the

finish of your cabinets

Annually

Note

Clean dirt and oils from cabinetry following manufacturer instructions. These surfaces may become dry and weathered even though inside your home. The temperature range and humidity can affect the surfaces.

Sink Trap Cleaning

Clean sink trap to avoid backups and plugged drains, and to promote sanitation.

Only use cleaners recommended by manufacturer.

Every two months

Note

Clean sink trap to avoid backups and plugged drains, and to promote sanitation. Depending upon frequency of use, sink traps should be cleaned with a cleanser approved for the type of plumbing pipes under the sink (plastic or metal). DO NOT put sink cleaner into a garbage disposal. It may corrode the cutting-blade edges. Pipes under the sink should be checked periodically for loosening (from garbage-disposal vibration) or leakage. The wing nuts on the pipe should be checked and hand tightened periodically. Use only cleaners recommended by manufacturer. The trap can be removed to clear plugged line.

Vents

Cleaning and maintaining your heat registers and kitchen vents.

Annually

Note Kitchen vent filters remove cooking-related

vapors and should be cleaned at least four times per year. The hood filters should be removed and washed with a grease-removing cleanser at least 4 times a year. Bath and laundry fans remove water vapor and should be cleaned at least annually. Bathroom and laundry fans should be vacuumed with a hose vacuum and crevice tool at least once a year.

Bathrooms and laundries are areas of high humidity. Bathroom shower and laundry fans should never be disconnected and fans should always be turned on during room use.

Dryer vent: check flap for clearance, clear lint from dryer after every use.