General Maintenance

Stove:

1. Check the connections at each element to make sure that they are not disconnected, loose or corroded. If so, remove the element, clean the ends as best as possible and plug it back in again to fix the issue.

Washing Machine:

1. Make sure the washer is plugged in.

2. Make sure that the lid is closed all the way on the washer.

3. Make sure that the washer isn’t too overloaded or out of balance. If so, then take out some of the clothing and re-arrange it through out the base of the machine to make sure its even and then try to re-start the cycle.

Dryer:

1. Make sure that the filter is cleaned off and that the lint is removed. If not, the dryer won’t be able to properly dry clothes. 

Dishwasher:

1. Remove racks and clear debris from bottom of dishwasher. Fill a dishwasher-safe bowl with 1 cup of white vinegar and place it on the bottom of the empty dishwasher. Set the dishwasher to run on a hot water cycle. The vinegar will break down any remaining bits of food, grease, soap scum, residue, and any other leftover grime. When the first cycle ends, remove the bowl and sprinkle 1 cup of baking soda along the bottom of the dishwasher. Run it on a short cycle. The baking soda will remove stains and freshen the dishwasher. The result? A bright, sparkling dishwasher that smells oh-so-clean.

GARBAGE DISPOSAL:

1. Try to reset the switch. It’s usually a little red button underneath or on the side of the garbage disposal.

2. Check for a blockage in the sink or blades. MAKE SURE THAT YOU TURN IT OFF & UN-PLUGGED before putting your hands down the sink to check.

3. If debris is stuck, there is a notch on the bottom of the garbage disposal that you can insert a garbage disposal wrench to dislodge the debris.

ELECTRIC HOT WATER HEATER:

1. Check to see if it is an Electric Hot Water Heater – check to see if the fuse in the electrical box and make sure the fuse is ON. Also, check the valve on the water heater to make sure that it is also ON. If one, or both of these are OFF, then the water heater won’t work.

GAS HOT WATER HEATER

1. Look to see if it is a Gas Hot Water Heater – look to see if the pilot light has burned out. You may need to contact South West Gas so they can send someone out to turn on your Gas and light the pilot light.

2. Did you contact SW Gas when you moved in to turn gas on at the property?

CLOGGED SINK:

1. Check to make sure that there isn’t anything visible blocking the drain.

2. Use a sink drain hair removal tool to remove any excess hair.

1. Sometimes the electrical breaker outside may “trip” Check the Breaker Panel to see if any of the breakers are flipped off. If so, then flip them back on and see if that works.

2. Make sure that the light bulbs are replaced.

3. Check the GFCI’s (these are usually located in the bathrooms, kitchen, and garage. One or more of them may be “tripped” and just needs reset.) Just push the reset button and re-test the switch or plug again.

4. Contact the SRP or APS to see if there is a power outage in the area.

5. Make sure that you have arranged for electric services to be turned on through APS or SRP.