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Everyday tips

  • Clear your dryer vents
  • Run your air conditioning in the summer.
  • If leaving home for extended trip, turn water off within unit .
  • Inspect your toilet regularly for any issues such as the wax ring or not secure.
  • Repair plumbing issues immediately
  • Keep kitchen appliances and all bathroom/kitchen fixtures and in good working order
  • Regularly inspect your home for any water leaks
  • Rainstorms and high winds can toss patio furniture, trash cans, and other outdoor items. Secure these item in order to protect yourself, your belongings, and the property.
  • Hot water heater: Lubricate circulating pump and motor. Check for any leaks or signs of premature aging
  • Air conditioner: Clean unit, check belt tension and adjust if needed. Replace cracked or worn belt. Check your condensate line regularly for any clogs or backups
  • Heat pump: Lubricate blower motor.
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  • Make sure to have a smoke alarm installed in your home and keep it properly maintained and regularly replace the battery in the unit.
  • Test your smoke alarm every month.
  • Replace the unit if it is more than 10 years old.
Patio Fireplace
  • Keep fireplaces clean and free of debris and flammable materials.
  • Never use flammable liquids to start a fire in your fireplace.
  • Regularly inspect chimney
no grilling
  • Grills are not allowed at all
  • Per fire department: Barbeque grills, hibachis, gas-fired grills, charcoal grills, chimenas, luminaries, fire pits, or any open flame device used for cooking, heating, or any other purpose, shall not be stored, used or kindled on any balcony or under any overhanging portion of multi-family residences.
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  • Know what to do if a grease fire starts in a pan while cooking. The best way to stop a grease fire is to slowly slide a lid over the pan and smother the fire.
  • If you use space heaters in your home, make sure they are at least three feet away from anything that can burn. Make sure to turn off all space heaters when leaving the room or when you go to sleep.
  • If you use extension cords in your home, never run them under carpets or rugs and make sure they are free from wear and damage.
  • If you smoke or entertain smokers, make sure there are appropriately sized ash trays and all flames are extinguished.
  • If there are candles in your home, never leave them unattended and keep candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn.

  • Keep your thermostat set to at least 60 degrees in the winter.

  • Winterize exterior spigots by shutting off water within your unit and covering as needed. Un-drained water in pipes can freeze, which will cause pipes to burst as the ice expands.

  • If leaving home for an extended trip, turn the water off within the unit.

  • Have your furnace or heat pump inspected.

  • Close fireplace damper to prevent animals and rain from entering.

  • Space heaters in your home should be at least three feet away from all surfaces/items. Space heaters must be turned off when unattended, space heaters are one of the biggest contributors to home fires during winter months. 

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