HOMEOWNER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

The following is a list of homeowner maintenance items that must be performed during the first year of warranty and each year there after.

As Needed

    • To keep faucets and tub/shower valves stain free wipe with a soft, dry cloth and a non-abrasive cleaner.
    • Fix dripping faucets as soon as you notice them dripping.
    • Fix running toilets as soon as you notice them running.
    • Unclog slow-running drains as soon as you notice them.

Note: If you are still within your warranty period, please call the RCR Customer Service Department servicing your area to fix or unclog tubs, faucets, fixtures, drains, etc. (See Customer Service Warranty Policy for locations and telephone numbers.)

Monthly

    • Check auto washer hoses for leaks. Use only new, preferably braided hoses when connecting your auto washer for the first time.
    • Check dryer vent to be sure it is not clogged with lint.
    • Look under refrigerator to make sure icemaker connection is not leaking.
    • Run whirlpool systems, if you have one, on your master tub.
    • Turn on every tub or shower valve and cycle it from hot to cold a couple of times to keep the pressure balancing spools from freezing up.
    • Run water at seldom used fixtures to keep "P" traps full of water.
    • Inspect any pullout hoses on kitchen faucets for wear or leakage where the hose and the spray nozzle meet. This connection will work itself loose and periodically needs to be retightened.
    • Inspect exposed plumbing areas such as under bathroom lavs or kitchen sinks and below and around toilets, etc. for dampness or leaks.
    • Check for loose or rocking toilets and inspect the bases for possible leaks.
    • Clean faucet aerators if the water flow appears restricted or the stream is irregular.
    • Soak in vinegar to keep them lime free.
    • Check showerheads for irregular spray. Clean debris or lime as necessary.
    • Check all exterior hose bibs and auto washer bibs for leaks or drips.

Every Six Months

    • Open and close main water shut off valve. Homes installed with a Vanguard manablock system need to turn the valves off and on.
    • Check the condensate drain lines from your forced air unit to be sure they are not clogged and are draining freely.
    • Inspect water heater flex connectors for leaks.
    • Check timer on recirculating hot water pumps, if you have a recirculating hot water system. Be sure these pumps are on a timer and are NOT running 24 hours per day.
    • Check temperature setting on water heater. It should not be on the highest setting or over 130°. It should be in the NORMAL range of temperature setting.
    • Check your water pressure. It should be 70 PSI or less.
    • Check the grout lines where the tile meets the bathtub. They should not be cracked. Re-grout as necessary.
    • Check the caulking at tub/shower enclosures, around flanges on tub/shower valves, spouts, shower arms and caulking around lavs and sinks. Re-caulk as necessary.
    • Check all angle stops by turning them on & off, this will insure they do not freeze up or flatten gaskets.
    • Angle stop valves should only be hand tight. Close and open all angle stop valves to keep them from seizing up.

Yearly

    • If your house waste system has a backwater valve, inspect and be sure it is clean and clear.
    • If your house has balcony or deck drains, pour water down them to be sure they are free flowing and not clogged with leaves or debris.
    • Clean the screen on water pressure regulators.
    • Check all gas appliances for possible gas leaks.
    • Mechanically snake sewer main lines to ensure system remains clear and clean.
    • Drain and flush water heater tank to keep clean and free from calcium build-up or debris.