Follow these guidelines and tips to help extend the life of your home
systems and appliances—it could save you the cost of unnecessary repairs or early replacement!
Preventative Maintenance—Guidelines and Tips
General
Change the batteries in your smoke detectors twice a year—choose family birthdays or holidays as reminders.
Unplug small electrical appliances, such as toasters, blenders, etc. after using them.
Inspect appliance hoses and ventilation according to owner’s manuals.
Clean small electrical appliances after each
use; unplug and cool before cleaning.
Use only distilled water in steam irons to avoid mineral buildup.
Strap the water heater solidly to wall studs to prevent it from movement during an earthquake.
Plumbing Repair minor drips and leaks as they occur.
Avoid flushing anything but toilet paper down the toilet.
Dishwasher
Load dishwasher properly—and run only when you have a full load.
Use only dishwasher detergent in recommended amounts.
Load more fragile items on the top rack of the dishwasher
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