Maintenance Tips

Appliance Tips
Posted on Feb 18th, 2019 Comments (0) Here are a few tips for your appliances to keep them running well. Garbage Disposal - do not place egg shells, hard bones, hard shells from shrimp, crab or shellfish, popcorn kernels, fruit pits, coffee grounds, rice or pasta in your disposal it can dull the blades and/or jamb the disposal. There is a reset button on each disposal, located on the bottom of the body of the disposal under the cabinet. Dryer - remember to regularly clean out your dryer vent hose which connects your dryer vent from the dryer to the wall. This can get clogged easily and can cause your dryer to overheat, which can shorten the life of your dryer or even worse cause a fire.

HVAC
Posted on Feb 18th, 2019 Comments (0) Your HVAC - Maintenance Tips Change your HVAC filter monthly - Changing your filter monthly helps with unit efficiency and prolongs the life of your HVAC unit Sign up with an HVAC company - Sign up for a "Preventative Maintenance Plan" with a local HVAC company - have the professionals check your unit bi-annually Replace outdated HVAC wall thermostat to a digital model - We suggest Honeywell Pro 5000 model Keep your HVAC closet clean and dust free - For optimal efficiency Avoid water damage, use an electronic water detector - To help eliminate potential property damage from water leakage or clogged drain, place an electronic water detector in your HVAC closet. They can also be placed under sinks, dishwashers, or in the laundry room. Check your HVAC drain each month, use a protreat tablet to prevent clogs - As part of your preventive maintenance plan, and when you change your air filters, take the opportunity to check your HVAC drain to make sure there is no clogs. Place a protreat tablet in the drain pan, this will help prevent the mold and mildew that is always found in HVAC condecent lines.