Troubleshooting
Routine Maintenance Items:
A/C- Clogged drain line. Vacuum out white pvc pipe near outside unit. Pouring a cup of white vinegar down the inside drain line (white pvc attached to a/c unit) quarterly will help to keep it from clogging.
Ants- Caulk visible cracks; place dry Cream of Wheat along the room’s perimeter-lethal to ants, Ants do not cross substances like chalk, cinnamon, and ground black pepper, Spray full strength vinegar near doors and window sills.
Blinds- mini blinds will not pull up or down unless the actual slats are in the open position
Door lock difficult to open- frequently occurs with temperature change. Spray WD40 or Graphite spray into the door lock
Drain- clogged. Using needle nose pliers remove any hair/blockage from drain. Pour draino down drain.
Dryer not working- check the dryer vent located inside the dryer. Make sure all lint is cleared. Check the tubing inside the dryer. Make sure it isn’t kinked; it’s clear of blockage and is attached to the wall. Check outside vent clear of blockage
Electrical Outlets not working- flip the breaker inside the breaker box, wait a few minutes and flip it back on, In addition, there are GFI’s throughout the home. Hit the reset button on all the GFI’s
Garbage Disposal- safely check the inside of the disposal making sure its clear of any debris. Allen wrench to rotate motor to dislodge obstruction. Press the reset button on the bottom of the disposal (inside the cabinet)
Garage Remotes not working- change battery. Still not working then resync all remotes using the button on the opener. Instructions will be on the opener.
Garage Door not closing all the way- This is typically due to the sensors being bumped. Make sure they are aligned. Check if there’s anything blocking the eye of the sensors.
Ice Make not working- check the waterline in the back of the refrigerator. Make sure the tubing is connected and isn’t’ kinked. Look in the ice dispenser passage to make sure there isn’t a build up of ice.
Light not working_ replace light bulb, reset breaker
Odor- set out an open bowl of vinegar
Screen door difficult to open/close- make sure it’s properly on the track; rub an unlit candle (the wax) on the track
Sliding door difficult to open/close- rub an unlit candle (the wax) on the track
Smoke detectors beeping- change batteries. If all are sounding (as this is a safety mechanism) they all need to be disconnected at the same time to be reset.
Sprinklers- water pooling out of the sprinkler head. Replace head (a few dollars at Home Depot/Lowes)
Sprinklers not functioning- check box (typically inside garage or on side of home) Read instructions on setting according to Water Co regulations. Press hold manual button to check function ability. See Sprinkler Box troubleshooting.
Sprinklers Box (no digital read out) - Make sure it’s plugged in. Reset the outlet. Reset breaker. Replace battery.
Toilet running-replace the flapper on the inside of the tank
Weeds in expansion cracks/driveway-pour baking soda in the area.
Please try the above first. If the items are still not working then contact our office for further directions.
