Home Maintenance
How often do you think of the maintenance required to keep your home systems and appliances up and running? If you’re like most homeowners, probably not often enough.
Not to worry though, we’ve done the homework for you. Here are several routine maintenance and troubleshooting tips for each of your homes major systems and appliances.
Systems & Appliances
Troubleshooting
Air Conditioning System maintenance
To ensure efficient operation, check filters every month.
Heating System maintenance
Visually inspect exhaust vent for rust, damage or deterioration.
Electrical System maintenance
To help prevent power outages, make sure there are not too many appliances plugged into one circuit.
Plumbing System maintenance
Toilet paper should be the only paper product flushed down a toilet.
Washer maintenance
To adjust the level of your washing machine, turn the legs clockwise to lower them or counter-clockwise to raise them.
Dryer maintenance
Clean the lint screen after each load of clothes has been dried.
Water Heater maintenance
Drain and flush sediment from tank twice a year.
Range/Oven maintenance
If you have a self cleaning oven, do not use any other method to clean it.
Refrigerator maintenance
Clean the interior shelves, shell and gaskets every three months.
Garbage Disposal maintenance
To clean the disposal, feed a full tray of ice cubes through it while running cold water.
Please read your contract for specific coverage, exclusions and limitations. These "maintenance suggestions" are offered as suggestions for your home systems and appliances. If you do not feel comfortable you have the requisite knowledge, skill or experience to safely and properly implement any of the "maintenance suggestions" that may apply to your systems or appliances, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FOLLOW THE "MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS!". CALL A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL. AHS disclaims any and all responsibility and liability for any injuries, damages or liabilities that may arise out of any application or implementation, or reliance upon, these "maintenance suggestions."
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What is a Home Warranty?
A home warranty is a service contract that covers the repair or replacement of many of the most frequently occurring breakdowns of home system components and appliances.
Is Everything in My Home Covered?
No. Not everything is covered; however, most of the system components and appliances that breakdown frequently are covered.
Why American Home Shield?
As the founding and leading Home Warranty Company, we have over 35 years of experience caring for our customers. With over 1.3 million home warranties in force nationwide, and over 11,000 contractors in our service network, we lead the industry in delivering innovative home warranty products to our customers.
