Maintenance Tips


Clogged Drains

The CHA Maintenance Department's most frequent call-outs are related to toilet & sewer stop-ups.

We ask that you ONLY flush toilet paper down the toilets. DO NOT flush cleaning towels, make-up removing cloths, handi-wipes, wet wipes, cloth wash cloths, or ladies’ sanitary napkins.

Please do not pour cooking oil or grease down the drains. Dispose of grease products in a sealed container placed in your household trash bags.

Thermostat

The thermostat works by sensing the air temperature, switching on the heater or air conditioner when the air temperature changes from the thermostat set point, and switching it off once this set temperature has been reached.

A thermostat will switch on and off at temperatures on either side of the set point and it will not make the room heat up any faster by raising the heating set point or cooler by lowering the cooling set point.

To properly operate the heating systems, it requires three steps upon locating the thermostat:

  • The control lever must be set to heat.
  • The control lever must be set to auto.
  • Select the desired temperature and leave it.

To properly operate the air conditioning system, it requires three steps upon locating the thermostat:

  • The control lever must be set to cool.
  • The control lever must be set to auto.
  • Select the desired temperature and leave it.

Ways to Save on Energy Costs

  • Raise the temperature slowly to keep your bill lower. Quickly raising your temperature set point activates the heat strip, which uses tons of energy.
  • Set your thermostat to 68-70 degrees during the day in the winter, and 65-68 degrees at night to keep your home comfortable and save on heating costs.
  • Set your thermostat to 78-80 degrees during the day in the summer, and 80-82 degrees at night to save on cooling cost.
  • Lower your thermostat every time you leave the house.
  • Close your exterior doors and windows when the heating or AC is on.
  • Use ceiling fans or floor fans to cool off for less.
  • Switch your ceiling fan to turn in a counter-clockwise direction in the summer; in the winter, run it at low speed, but clockwise. Ceiling fans use no more electricity than a standard light bulb. However, be sure to turn fans off when you leave - they only cool people, not rooms.