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preventive maintenance
4 articles in this category
Appliance Inspection Checklist for Every Unit Turnover
A vacant unit is the cheapest time to find appliance problems. What to run, check and photograph on each appliance at turnover, and how to sort what you find.
Condenser Coil Cleaning: The Free Fix That Extends Fridge Life
Ten minutes with a coil brush and a vacuum is the cheapest refrigerator maintenance there is. Where the coils are, how often to clean them, and the symptoms that cleaning won't fix.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Multifamily Buildings: How Often and Who Does It
Once a year is the floor, not the target, for dryer vents in a multifamily building. How to set the schedule by vent type, spot a restricted run, and split the work between super and vent crew.
A Seasonal Appliance Maintenance Checklist for Rental Buildings
Two seasonal passes and a monthly walk keep most breakdowns from becoming tenant calls. Here's what the super checks before summer, before heat season and every month, and what goes to a technician.