1) Push the GFCI reset button on all outlets in the home (GFCI outlet pictured below).

GFCI outlets are typically found in kitchens and bathrooms. NOTE: If an outlet isn’t working in the living room, you may want to try flipping the wall switches. Some of the outlets are wired to a wall switch.

2) Plug something else in to the outlet to ensure that the problem is with the outlet and not your device.

3) Check the circuit breaker and make sure all breakers are in the “ON” position. If they are not all in the “ON” position, you will need to reset the “tripped” breaker. A circuit breaker that has been tripped will either be in the middle or “OFF” position. Locate the tripped circuit breaker and reset it by pushing it all the way to the “OFF” position and then back to the “ON” position. Often, when you cannot reset the circuit breaker, it is because it must be turned all the way to the “OFF” position first. If this restores electricity, there is no need to call.

4) Check to see what else is plugged in to the outlet. Many outlets can only handle a certain number of watts. If too many things are plugged in or something that uses high wattage (i.e. space heater or hair dryer) is plugged in, it could keep tripping the breaker.

5) If the breaker continues to trip or the outlet is still not working, do not keep flipping it on and off – the breaker may need to be replaced. Give our office a call, and we will have our electrician fix this problem.

Check the circuit breaker box for a flipped switch. This is not always obvious. You may have to turn switches to “OFF”, then flip back to the “ON” position. A circuit breaker that has been tripped will either be in the middle or “OFF” position. Locate the tripped circuit breaker and reset it by pushing it all the way to the “OFF” position and then back to the “ON” position. Often, when you cannot reset the circuit breaker, it is because it must be turned all the way to the “OFF” position first.

Check to see if the bulb needs to be replaced and pay attention to the bulb wattage. You should not use any bulbs over 60 watts in most fixtures (unless indicated otherwise on the fixture). If you keep putting in a new bulb and it burns out quickly, try a lower wattage. Call our office if all these options fail.

If the hand transmitter isn’t working but the wall button is, try changing the batteries in the transmitter. If the hand transmitter and the wall button are not working, make sure that nothing is blocking the eyes located on both sides of the garage door opening 6″ off the floor. If it is still not working, call our office.

You’ll be able to hear the water continue to run after flushing the toilet or periodically during the day. This is something our office needs to know about so we may check it out before your water bill increases significantly. Give us a call for maintenance and we will help troubleshoot.

Carefully lift the lid off the tank. Look to see if the chain from the flush handle has become disconnected or kinked. If it’s not broken, it can be reattached or unkinked. Call our office if you are not able to correct this problem.

If there is no smoke or heat to cause your smoke alarm to “chirp”, it usually means the battery needs to be replaced, or, if it has a direct wire connection, it may not be plugged in properly. If you change the battery, it is important that you replace it with the exact same brand and type (for example, Duracell 9 volt, 1604). If you replace it with a different brand or type, it may not work properly. If you need help, please give us a call for maintenance and we will help troubleshoot.

It usually means the battery needs to be replaced, or, if it has a direct wire connection, it may not be plugged in properly. If you change the battery, it is important that you replace it with the exact same brand and type (for example, Duracell 9 volt, 1604). If you replace it with a different brand or type, it may not work properly. If you need help, please give us a call for maintenance and we will help troubleshoot.

Exit the home immediately and call 911. Do not open doors or windows. The Fire Department will need to measure the carbon monoxide level so it is best to leave the property as is.

Check the circuit breaker box for a flipped switch. This is not always obvious. You may have to turn switches to “OFF”, then flip back to the “ON” position. A Circuit Breaker that has been tripped will either be in the middle or “OFF” position. Often, when you cannot reset the circuit breaker, it is because it must be turned all the way to the “OFF” position first. If you try this and the appliance is still not working, call our office.

Check your thermostat settings. Make sure that the thermostat is turned to “ON” or “AUTO.” Check your temperature setting to make sure that you have the thermostat set to your desired level. Next, check to make sure that the “HEAT” is switched to “ON.” Make sure that when you adjust the thermostat you give the unit time for the settings to register – this can take a few minutes. If still not working, call our office as soon as possible.

Give us a call at 715-215-1606 for maintenance and we will help troubleshoot.

Make sure lint has been removed from the lint screen. Also make sure there isn’t any lint in the hose. Also, ensure that you are not overfilling the dryer. If it still is drying slowly, call our office.

Check your circuit breaker to make sure it hasn’t tripped. A circuit breaker that has been tripped will either be in the middle or “OFF” position. Locate the tripped circuit breaker and reset it by pushing it all the way to the “OFF” position and then back to the “ON” position. Often, when you cannot reset the circuit breaker, it is because it must be turned all the way to the “OFF” position first. If you try this you still do not have hot water, call our office.

If it is hard to insert your key, don’t force it. Please give us a call so that we can help you resolve this problem.