Arizona Home Warranty Protection

maintenance tips

If in doubt of your abilities to properly and safely implement these suggestions, please call Service or a qualified professional first. We will be happy to assist and make appropriate suggestions. The tips and problem solving sections of this brochure are meant only as suggestions. ServiceOne cannot be held responsible for damages that may arise from taking any action or inaction taken pursuant to the suggestions provided herein.

Air Conditioning & Heating System | Air Ducts | Water Heater | Electrical System | Plumbing System

Home Maintenance and Service Tips

Air Conditioning
& Heating System

All Forced Air Systems: Conventional filters on forced-air systems should be replaced monthly.
Electronic filters should be checked monthly and cleaned as needed.
Care should be taken to ensure the interior components are installed in the correct orientation after cleaning.
Noisy blower sections should be brought to the attention of a technician.
All HVAC systems should be inspected by a qualified technician every year to ensure that all the components are operating properly and no connections are loose or burned.

Gas Furnaces: If gas odors can be detected, call the gas company immediately.
Do not turn on any electrical equipment or use anything with an open flame.
The exhaust pipe should be checked for loose or corroded sections.
The heat shield (located where the burner enters the heat exchanger) should be checked to ensure that it is not loose or corroded.
Burn marks around the heat shield or soot on the front may indicate a draft or combustion problem. A technician should be contacted.

Electric Heat: Electric furnaces should be inspected by a qualified technician every year to ensure that all the components are operating properly and no connections are loose or burned.

Air Ducts

Air Ducts: Have your ducts cleaned at least every 5 to 6 years, this keeps your HVAC system clean and will increase life expectancy.
Make sure your ducts have no cracks or leaks in the ductwork and tape where needed.

Water Heater

Water Heater: Drain tank at least every year and flush it out.
Hook a garden hose to the bottom drain valve.
Place the garden hose in a position to allow full discharge of the water through the hose (in the yard or flower bed or the bath tub).
Open the drain valve wide open.
DO NOT CLOSE OFF THE INCOMING COLD WATER SUPPLY TO THE HEATER.
Run the water out of the hose until the water runs clear.
Once the water is clear, shut off the bottom drain valve and remove the garden hose.

Electrical system

Electrical System: To prevent power outages, be sure there are not too many appliances plugged into one circuit.

Plumbing System

Plumbing System: Avoid flushing any paper products other than toilet paper down the toilets.
Check for corrosion, leaks, and add a clean out compound to system once a year.

Microwave

Microwave Oven: Do not use pans or dishes that are metal or have a metallic trim.
Only use mild soap and/or baking soda to clean the interior (abrasive cleaners or scouring pads can damage the lining).

Refrigerator

Refrigerator: Clean the interior shelves, shell and gaskets every 3 months.
Once a year, clean the coils on the back or underneath and make sure temperatures is set correctly.

Range & Oven

Range and Oven: To avoid damaging the burners, do not use extra-large and heavy cooking pots or pans.
If you have a self-cleaning oven, do not use any other method to clean it.

Garbage Disposal

Jammed Disposal: A disposal wrench is provided with your garbage disposal and will either be in a pouch on the disposal or will be in one of the kitchen drawers.
There is a female receptor for the wrench on the bottom of the disposal. You will need to put the wrench in the receptor and turn it counter clockwise until the wrench turns freely. Then press the reset button located at the bottom of the disposal.
Your disposal should once again operate properly.
If you drop a fork in your disposal, always TURN THE POWER OFF before you remove it.

Washer & Dryer

Washer and Dryer: Clean the lint screen after each load of clothes has been dried and the unit is empty.
To adjust the level of your washing machine, turn the legs clockwise to lower them or counter clockwise to raise them.

Hot Tub/Spa/Pool

Hot Tub or Spa or Pool: Keep a proper water level.

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