Helpful Hints
Helpful Hints |
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| 1 | Mains Pressure Hot Water Service Pull pressure valves and release every month so that they are clean and operational |
| 2 | Gas Hot Water Service Before reporting a problem, check if piolet light is on. Fi not, follow instructions on the unit (if available). If ever in doubt, report problem |
| 3 | Hot & Cold Taps They must be turned ON fully once a month so salts can be cleaned out to prevent taps seizeing |
| 4 | Drains No fats or oils to be poured down drains |
| 5 | Air Conditioner Evaporative air conditioners need to be drained and cleaned every season. Reverse Cycle : Clean filters once a month with dishwashing detergent, rinse thoroughly and let them dry before replacing. This allows a free airflow, reducing stress on the fan. It also keeps the coils clean, so heat can dissipate easily, leading to lower operating costs |
| 6 | Gas Heaters Dust should be removed from the bottom vent under the burner to ensure that unit is functioning efficiently |
| 7 | Smoke Alarms Some smoke alarms are connected to the electricity supply. They will have a battery in case the electricity supply is cut off. Other smoke alarms will be battery-operated. You must replace any smoke alarm battery annually. Check batteries every month by pushing the test button on the smoke alarm for one minute. Do not try to pull off cover from smoke alarm as the bracket is very fragile and may break. Batteries must not be left out of the alarm at any time |
| 8 | Exhaust fans
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| 9 | Lighting a Gas Stove Light up match first, put match in position and then turn gas on. If this fails, wait 30 seconds for gas to escape and try again |
| 10 | Fuse box (electrical supply) You should not place anything in front of your fuse box or meter box as this will cause obstruction |
| 11 | Overloading power points If the power fuse is overloaded, check if you have too many appliances running off the same circuit. If so, change the position of your appliances to another outlet |
| 12 | Safety Switches They must be tripped off from the small button next to the switch to check if they work efficiently |
| 13 | Dishwasher Rinse large particles of food off before placing in dishwasher. Food gets stuck in the jets |
| 14 | Other Appliances OVEN NOT WORKING-Check if your auto mode is on, check and reset to manual mode. If unsure, check with your property manager first |
| 15 | Security Alarm This is your responsibility to attend to |
| 16 | Blinds Holland blinds should be operated with little force and slow motions. Ensure that all brackets engage when releasing |
| 17 | Open fires/pot belly It is highly recommended that you have a fire screen to prevent any damage to any floor coverings and obviously for safety reasons |
| 18 | Damp on walls/ceilings If you notice a damp patch on a wall or ceiling report immediately |
| 19 | Letter Box Keep clean of unwanted mail |
| 20 | Garage Doors Do not place anything in front of garage doors as this could cause an obstruction |
| 21 | Garden Sprinklers Keep areas where sprinklers have been installed free and clean to ensure that they can operate correctly |
| 22 | Pool Must be cleaned and maintained weekly |
| 23 | Outdoor Spa Must be cleaned and maintained weekly |
| 24 | Windows Wait until a cloudy day to wash your windows. When the sun is out it will dry too fast and leave your windows streaky |
| 25 | Lawns If you cut your lawn too short it can die off and turn brown. For the best results, you should cut it so that it is about 3 inches high. In the cooler months you could cut your lawn one inch shorter |
