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Garbage Disposal
- grind lemons mixed with baking soda to help keep odors away
- use ice to keep blades sharp
- never use with no water flowing through
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House Sewer
- have it rodded periodically for maintenance
- have a sewer clean-out installed for better access
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Grease Traps/Catch Basins
- have it inspected and cleaned periodically
- use grease-removing products if possible
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Outside Hose Connection
- always disconnect the hose before winter
- have a freeze-proof hose faucet installed to prevent freezing/bursting
- make sure caulking around it is in good shape
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To help prevent sewer gas/odors
- pour water in floor drains that are not used often
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Downspouts/Roofdrains
- keep leaves/debris-free
- direct out of the house sewer (splash)
- make sure water drains away from the house properly
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To help prevent seepage in the basement
- properly grade the outside of the house
- keep downspouts clean
- make sure masonry/tuckpointing is intact
- keep stairwells, downspouts and window well drains clean
- seal foundation cracks if any
- install a chimney cap
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Emergency shut-down of your water heater if leaking
- turn the gas or electric off (gas: twist the dial on top of the thermostat from the on to the OFF position. electric: turn the power supply off at the circuit breaker)
- turn the water supply off
- drain heater if necessary to avoid water damage (attach a garden hose to the drain faucet connection at the bottom of the heater and run the hose to the closest working drain)
- pull handle on the relief valve to allow air to enter the heater
- call us for service
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To help save water and money
- install water saving restrictors or aerators on faucets
- consider purchasing water-saving appliances
- consider installing a tankless water heater
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Dishwasher
- if you are going away for a few weeks it is good to pour a few table spoons of rubbing alcohol into it to keep the seals from going dry while not in use
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Battery Back-up Systems
- make sure the battery backup is not on the floor but on blocks or a special platform to prevent batteries from losing charge
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