Keep all booklets, warranties and operating instructions for every system and appliance in one convenient place.- Follow suggested scheduled maintenance, such as bi-annual checkups for air condition systems.
- Keep supplies on hand – a plunger, drain cleaner, filters, etc.
- Change heating and air filters once a month.
- Clothes need room to tumble to get clean, so don’t overload washers.
- Empty dryer filters with every load.
- Don’t put potato peelings, fibrous vegetables such as celery, cooking oil or grease down any drain or disposal.
- Run water before during and after using the disposal.
- Put a mesh trap in your shower drain to catch hair and soap buildup. Paper towels, Kleenex, baby wipes and cat litter can quickly clog a toilet, even if the box says the contents are safe to flush.
