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Know your Home to the T
Know your Home to the T
In addition to the above, carry out the following monthly safety checks:
Some of these items may have already be included in the home maintenance list, but these monthly safety checks are advisable for safety reasons:
1. Test ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles (GFCI's).
2. Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, replace batteries if necessary.
3. Inspect and lubricate (if necessary) all emergency exits, including windows and doors.
4. Inspection of heating unit and water heater for visual integrity.
Home appliance estimated life spans:
Dishwasher water valves: 3-7 years.
Range and oven: 18-20 years.
Garbage disposal: 10 years.
Microwave: 10 years.
Refrigerator: 18-20 years.
Laundry washer: 14 years.
Laundry drier: 14 years.
Refrigerator/Freezer: 18-20 years.
Central air conditioner system: 15 years.
Window mounted air conditioning system: 8 years.
Bathtub/Sink: 50 years.
Garage door opener: 10 years.
Laundry water fill hoses: 3-5 years.
Trash compactor: 10 years.
Some of these items may have already be included in the home maintenance list, but these monthly safety checks are advisable for safety reasons:
1. Test ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles (GFCI's).
2. Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, replace batteries if necessary.
3. Inspect and lubricate (if necessary) all emergency exits, including windows and doors.
4. Inspection of heating unit and water heater for visual integrity.
Home appliance estimated life spans:
Dishwasher water valves: 3-7 years.
Range and oven: 18-20 years.
Garbage disposal: 10 years.
Microwave: 10 years.
Refrigerator: 18-20 years.
Laundry washer: 14 years.
Laundry drier: 14 years.
Refrigerator/Freezer: 18-20 years.
Central air conditioner system: 15 years.
Window mounted air conditioning system: 8 years.
Bathtub/Sink: 50 years.
Garage door opener: 10 years.
Laundry water fill hoses: 3-5 years.
Trash compactor: 10 years.
Safety Tips for your Home
Ensure that you know where the following items are located:
1. Emergency contact telephone numbers.
2. Fire extinguishers and water hose pipes.
3. Heating gas/fuel main shutoff valve.
4. Main electrical disconnect circuit breaker (breaker box/service panel).
5. Main drain line clean-out.
6. Main water shut off valve.
7. All window and door exits.
1. Emergency contact telephone numbers.
2. Fire extinguishers and water hose pipes.
3. Heating gas/fuel main shutoff valve.
4. Main electrical disconnect circuit breaker (breaker box/service panel).
5. Main drain line clean-out.
6. Main water shut off valve.
7. All window and door exits.