​TOILET

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Don't Flush

 

• Hair

• Flushable Wipes

• Paper Towels

• Grease, Oil, and Fat

• Hygiene Products

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Unclog Toilet

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• First try plunging the toilet.

• Then try boiling water and baking soda.

• Next try white vinegar and boiling water.

• Finally flush with boiling water.

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Unclog Drains

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• First try boiling water and baking soda.

• Finally use a zip strip to unclog drains.

• Never use products like Draino.

 

Stop Water Overflow

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• Remove toilet tank lid.

• Lift up the fill valve. 

• Pull out the water tube.

• Reach down and turn the water valve off to the right.

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Shut Off Water to Toilet

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• Find the water supply valve located to the left behind your toilet tank.

• Turn the knob to the right to close the valve and stop water flow.

Check Toilet for Silent Leak

 

• Check for sounds of running water, trickling or hissing sounds.

• Add 25 drops of food coloring on the inside of toilet tank.

• Wait 15 minutes and if dye appears in the toilet bowl, then you have a leak.

 

Shut Off Water to Faucets

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• Turn off water from faucet if possible.

• Locate water pipes below the sink which lead to water valves.

• Turn water valve to the right.

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WASHER AND DRYER

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• Keep the washer door open to prevent mold.

• Use Self Clean mode on washer at least monthly.

• Clean the washer filter at least monthly.

• Clean lint from dryer to prevent a fire.

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GARBAGE DISPOSAL

 

• Turn the power off.

• Insert the garbage disposal wrench in the bottom of the disposal.

• Turn the wrench back and forth until it moves freely.

• Press reset button located on the bottom of the disposal.

• Turn the power back on and run water to test if it works.

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DISHWASHER

 

• Rinse dishes before washing.

• Clean the dishwasher filter at the bottom monthly.

• Use jet dry mode monthly to prevent water build up.

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BREAKERS

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• Check the breaker panel on the inside of the garage or the on side of the house for flipped switches.

• Flip back to "ON" to restore power.

• This often happens to the washer and dryer breakers which are located on the side of the house.

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PESTS

 

• First perform a deep clean of the area to eliminate the food source.

• If the problem continues, most stores carry products that can resolve the specific pest problem.

• The Landlord will inspect to ensure the home is cleaned properly to prevent pests from returning.

 

GAS STOVE

 

Smell Gas in the House

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• Turn off the gas stove.

• Immediately leave the house.

• Ventilate the house by opening doors and windows.

• Call CPS Energy to report any danger.

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SMOKE DETECTOR

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• If it's beeping, try to reconnect it by turning it to the left.

• If that doesn't work, replace batteries.

• If that doesn't work, remove batteries and hold down the test button for 15 seconds to drain remaining charge.

• Then insert the batteries and connect it by turning it to the left.

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MOLD PREVENTION

 

• Make sure affected areas are cleaned with disinfectant and completely dry.

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HOUSEHOLD

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• Perform preventative maintenance measures.

• Report non-functioning household items immediately.

• Keep the lawn free of debris and personal items for landscaping.