14 ~ Friday, September 26, 1986 - North Shore News

HOME RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare a preventative

maintenance program

AS HOMEOWNERS we should
take a page from industry’s book
and initiate a preventive
maintenance program for our
home.

Industry learned long ago that it
is cheaper to maintain both
equipment and premises on a regu-
lar basis than to wait for a
breakdown to repair the problem.

It’s much like maintaining your
car regularly to prevent large
repair bills later.

A good plan is to sit down with
a calendar early in the year and
note jobs that should be done reg-
ularly as well as the seasonal
chores.

This will act as a reminder as
you turn the pages of the calendar
each month. It is also wise to note
the items you hadn't thought of, as
they occur. The calendar then
serves as an excellent reference
next year.

REGULAR JOBS

Here are some jobs every home-
owner should do:

1. The furnace has several areas
that need attention. First, the
motor should be lubricated once a
year, preferably at the start of the
season.

Do not pump quantities of oil
into the oiling cap. A drop or two
is sufficient as too much oil could
cause problems.

While there, check the fan belt
for fraying or brittleness. If it
shows signs of either, replace it.

Filters should be changed regu-
larly for best performance. Do not
forget about the humidifier if you
have one.

This should be cleaned and the
elements or drum sleeve inspected
and changed if necessary.

2. Drains should be treated with
one of the drain cleaners on the
market regularly (at least twice a
year).

There is always a build-up of
grease, hair or soap and regular at-
tention can prevent a disastrous
flood later.

At the same time, check the
workings of your toilet tank for
wear and corrosion. The cost of
water leakage can far exceed the
cost of replacement workings.

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While checking the plumbing
examine all the tap washers. Not
only does a worn washer waste
money with water leakage but pro-
Jonged use of a tap with a worn
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necessitating expensive repair or
replacement.

GUTTERS AND HOSES

3. Gutters and downspouts
should be checked before the
winter sets in, and all leaves and
debris should be removed. The fat-
ter can create an ice dam and cause
water to back up and leak into the

house.

Joints should also be checked
and sealed if they are leaking. The
downspout can be tested with a
fast-running hose to insure there
are no blockages.

If your downspout empties near
the house, be sure the flow is away
from the foundation to prevent
flooding from heavy fall or spring
rains and melt-off.

4, Check the hoses on your
automatic washer regularly and
make it a rule to shut off the water
supply to the washer after each
use. Many floods have been caused
by split washer hoses.

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