9.03 Analyze Home Maintenance Techniques Debbie Thomas Vance High School D.Thomas

Terms Cleaning techniques Repairs Carpet Upholstery Walls/floors Walls Plumbing Electrical D.Thomas

Terms continued Maintenance Warranties Filters Weather stripping Full Limited Extended D.Thomas

Carpet Cleaning Techniques Keep your carpet clean by vacuuming once or twice weekly. Small area rugs can be shaken to remove dirt D.Thomas

If a dark liquid spills on your carpet, blot it up quickly (white cloth) before it produces a stain. Don't scrub the stain (damages carpet fibers). Start at the outside of the stain and work inward to prevent the stain from spreading. To clean dry stains, spray the area with carpet cleaner and allow it to soak for 3 minutes. Then blot the area with a white cloth, and rinse the cloth often. After the area dries, vacuum it to remove residue. D.Thomas

Repairing Nail Hole Use a putty knife and fill the nail holes with joint compound mixture or spackling compound.  Allow the compound to dry completely. Sand the filled hole area with a fine grit sandpaper block. Sand the area flat and flush with the wall. Paint the repaired nail hole areas with the wall color or primer D.Thomas

Repair Plumbing Repairing leaking compression faucets – Turn off water under sink Use slip-joint pliers to remove the retaining nut that holds the stem in place 3. Slide new O-ring into place using a screwdriver as a guide D.Thomas

Clogged drains Most common cause is foreign matter – grease & hair – they usually occur where two pipes are fitted together with a fitting, creating a change of direction. One cleaning method is chemical drain cleaner available in liquid or crystals. They are poisonous and caustic (burn skin) They should be used only as directed D.Thomas

If drain is completely clogged a flat plumbing plunger may need to be used To keep drains clog free pour boiling water down the drains twice a week. D.Thomas

Repairing Electrical Most common cause of electrical problem is a short circuit that is an undesirable current path that allows electrical current to bypass the load of the circuit. Circuit Breakers Activate when the circuit is overloaded. The breaker switching to the off position and interrupts the power. D.Thomas

Wall Switches wear out as they get older Wall Switches wear out as they get older. Make sure you know how to work with electrical wiring before you attempt repair Power cord plugs damaged or worn electric plugs must be replaced before using them. D.Thomas

Weather Stripping A strip of material that covers the edges of a window or door to prevent moisture and air from entering moisture and air from entering the house. D.Thomas

Maintenance Filters for air conditioners should be changed every month so it will work more efficiently D.Thomas

Warranty Manufacturer’s written promise that a product will perform as described and the maker’s responsibilities concerning defective parts. A warranty may be full or limited D.Thomas

Full Warranty A written agreement that allows a consumer to have a broken appliance repaired or replaced free of charge (at the warrantor option) D.Thomas

Limited Warranty A written agreement that obligates a warrantor to make no charge repairs in specific cases or replace the product under certain conditions You can be charged for repairs. You may be responsible for shipping the item back to the warrantor or taking other steps to get repairs. D.Thomas

Extended Warranty For an extra fee you can purchase addition years of coverage to the manufacturer’s warranty. D.Thomas