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Dave Mills Tenant says AC not working AC Contractor says otherwise
4 July 2022 | 32 replies
It is possible there is a malfunction that short cycles the system, or, the tenant is just overly sensitive/demanding.
Jack Dinkins Is it cheaper to buy new?
13 July 2022 | 9 replies
My dad owns an Automotive shop, so I asked him when I turned 16 what vehicles he saw the least of when it came to major malfunctions and expensive repairs.
Mark Futalan Multiple Washer/Dryer units in your Airbnb
27 April 2021 | 8 replies
We actually had our dryer malfunction a few months back and had it serviced/repaired, so I imagine it is being used a lot.
Joey Batliner The Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Maintaining Your Properties Essential Systems
27 March 2023 | 0 replies
Boiler System:How it works: heats water to produce steam for heating and hot waterWhat it does: provides heat and hot water for a household or buildingWhat can go wrong: malfunctioning components, leaks, pressure issuesAverage repair cost 2023: $500 - $3,000Furnace:How it works: burns fuel to heat air that's distributed through ductsWhat it does: provides heat for a household or buildingWhat can go wrong: malfunctioning components, dirty filters, pilot light issuesAverage repair cost 2023: $300 - $2,000Water Heater:How it works: heats water for use in sinks, showers, and appliancesWhat it does: provides hot water for a household or buildingWhat can go wrong: malfunctioning components, leaks, sediment buildupAverage repair cost 2023: $200 - $1,500Gas Meter:How it works: measures the amount of gas being used by a household or buildingWhat it does: helps accurately bill for gas usage and monitor usageWhat can go wrong: leaks, malfunctioning components, inaccurate readingsAverage repair cost 2023: $100 - $500Electric Meters:How it works: measures the amount of electricity being used by a household or buildingWhat it does: helps accurately bill for electricity usage and monitor usageWhat can go wrong: malfunctioning meters, faulty connections, inaccurate readingsAverage repair cost 2023: $100 - $500Plumbing:How it works: distributes clean water and removes wastewater and sewageWhat it does: provides access to clean water and maintains sanitationWhat can go wrong: leaks, clogs, low water pressure, faulty fixturesAverage repair cost 2023: $200 - $1,000Roof:How it works: provides protection from weather and elementsWhat it does: keeps a household or building dry and structurally soundWhat can go wrong: leaks, damage from weather or debris, aging materialsAverage repair cost 2023: $300 - $3,000
Loren Thomas Ask me your electrical questions!
8 January 2022 | 211 replies
Perhaps there wasn't enough of a DIRECT short to tell the breaker to trip (think welder) or maybe the breaker is old or malfunctioning.
Josh Prihoda Utilities in vacant unit?
12 April 2023 | 11 replies
Additionally, if there are any issues with the unit that need to be addressed, such as a malfunctioning appliance or a problem with the electrical system, it will be easier to identify and fix those issues with the electricity on.Leaving the electricity off until a week before the tenant moves in may not provide enough time to identify and fix any last minute issues that may pop up, and it may also make it difficult to do any final cleaning or touch-ups.
Amal Bhatnagar Connecting with Landlords who Hired Property Managers
20 January 2023 | 24 replies
The 3rd time was a malfunctioning water heater, since heater was already 15 years old I simply called my trusted plumber to go install a new one. 
Amber Spence Nightmare tenant, help!
19 January 2023 | 69 replies
She couldn't afford rent, so she can't afford a retainer and no attorney would take her case without advance payment, because its absurd.She has no evidence a break-in ever occurred or that the sliding door was unsecured due to any malfunction.
Nathan Williams do you repair ungrounded electric outlets?
6 November 2021 | 15 replies
This theoretically eliminates the danger, but GFCI outlets have a known tendency to malfunction more frequently than regular outlets.
Jacob Beg Will this invalidate an insurance claim?
26 January 2023 | 6 replies
The adjuster attempted to suggest that a lack of heat may have caused the diverter to malfunction.