Troubleshooting/ Emergency Guidelines

*NOTE, repairs that are tenant caused issues will be subject to the following fees listed in section 26 of Rules and Regulations of the lease.

Always take the necessary precautions and wear personal protection equipment prior to troubleshooting.

 

Troubleshooting:

 A/C or heat not working

  1. Make sure both thermostats are on the same setting (heat/cool) even if you have two compressors.
  2. Check if your air filters are clogged/dirty. If they are, replace them with the same kind. Current filter material is fiberglass, sizes can be found on filter and Locke Supply on MLK sells them.
  3. Set the thermostat 5 degrees lower or higher to see if system works.
  4. If the set temperature was reached continue to move thermostat up or down by 5 degrees increments until the desired temperature is reached. This will allow the system to catch up.

Disposal Not working

  1. Unplug the garbage disposal under the sink. There are two plugs under the sink. Make sure it is the one connected to the disposal and not the dishwasher.
  2. Make sure there are no foreign objects inside the sink (bottle cap, wine toppers, large food items, glass, plastic ect.)
  3. Plug the garbage disposal back in and turn the switch on to see if the problem was resolved.
  4. If the above doesn’t fix the issue, Check the breaker in the fuse box.

Clogged drains

  • Use a drain snake to remove any clogged hair.
  • No feminine products should be flushed. Dispose of them in a bin.
  • All showers have a hair catcher. Make sure you use them to help prevent clogged drains.
  • Do not use harsh chemicals on drains.

No Electricity

  • Make sure that your bills are up to date.
  • Contact the power company to inquire of any power outages in the area.
  • Account holder should also receive emails from power provider.
  • Check the fuse box for tripped breaker switch.
  • Reset the breaker by moving it to the full “OFF” position and then full “ON” position.

Freezer has ice buildup or Frost

  • Open the freezer. Check under/around the drawers and rails and see if anything is causing freezer to not shut property. Clear out anything causing the issue.
  • Make sure that the door is closed and sealed when shut.
  • Do not overstuff freezer.
  • Check to make sure the temperature is set to 0 degrees.
  • Ice maker not making ice- check the ice maker arm to be on the “ON” position (if applicable)
  • Remove any items around the ice maker.

Washer not draining

  • Bedding (such as comforters) to be done individually.
  • Bedding (such as sheets), pillows and towels to be done in small loads.
  • Clothing to be done in small-medium loads at a time.
  • Never fill the drum above ¾. Distribute the loads evenly in washer since the newer washers have a balancing sensor and this will prevent washer from operating and draining properly.

Dryer not drying

  • Make sure dryer lint is clean before every load.
  • Having a buildup of dryer lint can cause loads to dry slower or take multiple cycles and can cause a fire and/or damage your dryer system.
  • Was the dryer overfilled? If so, remove some items and try cycle again.

Pest control

  • Per the lease, every house gets two complimentary sprays upon tenant request during the lease term.
  • After the two requested sprays tenants are responsible for pest control.

How to fix a tripped breaker

  • Check the fuse box and locate the tripped breaker.
  • Reset the breaker by moving it to the full “OFF” position and then full “ON” position.

Emergency Guidelines:

What constitutes as an EMERGENCY maintenance call when the office is closed?

  1. Active water leak.
    • Turn off the main water to the house.
    • Look for red tag in the water heater area)
  2. If ALL HVACs are inoperable.
    • When the temperatures are forecasted to be below 45 degrees, or above 90 degrees.
  3. Active sewer back up
  4. No electricity or water
    • Provided that the bill has been paid and didn’t get shut off
    • There is not a reported outage in the area by the service provider.
  5. Smoke or natural gas emissions
    • Contact the service provider to report it
  6. Fire-CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY
    • Contact the office. If it’s the weekend, call/text the emergency number.

How do I submit an EMERGENCY maintenance request?

       *MUST include brief description, videos/photos, and location

       1. Submit the emergency to TenantCloud

       2. Text the group chat created by RPH.

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