APPLIANCES, FIXTURES AND THE INTERIOR OF YOUR APARTMENT

 

To Keep The Appliances In Your Apartment Functioning Properly

• Do not put coffee grounds, cigarettes, grease, corncobs, bones, metal objects or any other hard objects in your garbage disposal.
• Do not use the dishwasher and the garbage disposal at the same time. This may cause garbage to back up into the dishwasher and burn out the motor.
• Do not use sinks, tubs, and toilets for anything other than their intended purpose. Should drains or toilets become clogged, contact the manager’s office rather than using commercial products to clear the drain yourself. 
• Do not flush disposable diapers, sanitary pads, or similar products, garbage or other related articles down the toilet bowl. It could result in a clogged toilet.

 

Refrigerators

• To insure proper operation, keep the refrigerator defrosted and cleaned. Even frost-free refrigerators must be defrosted and cleaned regularly. Prevent excess frost in the freezer by closing door properly, especially in hot, humid weather, and making sure that vents are not blocked.
• Remember that an apartment-sized refrigerator freezer holds less, so too much food in the freezer is another cause of excess frost.

 

Ranges and Stoves

• Do not cover the stovetop or sides with aluminum foil. This blocks vents and creates a safety hazard.
• Do not pour water in or on the stove. All stoves are electric or have an electric ignition, which may short out.
• Clean grease splatters and spills as they occur. Grease build-up can cause a fire.

Hot Water Tanks 

• Do not store anything near your hot water tank; this includes newspapers, cardboard boxes, plastic or paper bags, rags, mops, or flammable products.

 

Preventing Frozen Pipes

To keep pipes from freezing during the winter, especially when you are gone for the holidays, follow these steps:

• Leave the thermostat set at a minimum of 65 degrees.
• Leave cabinet doors that house pipes open to allow the heat in the apartment to keep the pipes warm.
• As soon as you notice you do not have water, call the manager’s office. If the problem is caught immediately, pipes may be thawed before they burst, preventing flooding.

 

Flooding

Never leave a running faucet unattended. If the water is turned off for repairs, be careful not to leave a faucet in the opened position. This could cause flooding when the water is turned back on. 

 

Preventing Mold and Mildew

Mold and mildew grow in areas that are dark, warm and moist. These tips help prevent growth. 

• Keep your bathroom clean, well lit and dry.
• Leave the bathroom door and shower curtain open to allow walls to dry after showering.
• Use cleaning products designed to prevent mold and mildew.

 

Damage Charges

If necessary, tenants will be charged for any costs associated with repairing damage in the apartment or associated landscaping. The apartment should be kept clean during occupancy and left clean upon checkout. If an apartment presents a pest problem, the residents will be asked to vacate and assume the cost of cleaning and pest removal.

Electrical Service

Each apartment is wired for 110-volt electrical service. The wiring may not be altered to provide service to any appliance that may require greater voltage.

 

Water Heater

If an emergency arises due to hot water leaking from the relief valve or the heater itself; the following suggestions could prevent the apartment from flooding:

Find a container to collect water leaks from the heater. Contact the apartment manager during regular working hours at 271-0500. After hours, call the manager at 388-0388. If you are unable to reach the manager, please call Campus Police at 271-4300 and they will notify Site Support of the problem.

 

Pilot Lights

If your water heater pilot light extinguishes for any reason, DO NOT attempt to re-light it. Contact your apartment manager during regular working hours at 271-0500. After hours, contact the manager at 388-0388. If you are unable to reach the manager, please call Campus Police at 271-4300 and they will notify Site Support of the problem.

 

Air Condition/Heating

The complex consists of central heating and cooling units with individual controls in each apartment provided by OG&E. Instructions are located on the inside cover of the thermostat. If the damper noise disturbs you, simply press the “fan” button until the thermostat displays “fan on”. This will keep your damper fan from turning on and off constantly.

 

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lighting are controlled by an electric eye, and will turn on and off according to the amount of light outside. If lights do not come on, call your apartment manager.

 

Interior Lighting

Be sure that all lights are working when you move into your apartment, and call the manager if they are not. To replace kitchen fluorescent light bulbs, call the manager, who will send maintenance to replace them. All interior lights should be replaced with standard 40-watt bulbs to avoid shorting out the wiring and causing a fire. The apartment managers do not supply regular light bulbs.

 

Entranceways And Patios

Keep entranceways and patios clear of obstacles, such as bicycles and carts, which impair normal passage. Do not store combustible items and/or motorized vehicles in entranceways or on patios because they may create a fire hazard. Also, storing items in breezeways and porches is prohibited. This includes refrigerators, freezers, mattresses, old furniture, washing machines, dryers, bricks, tires, lighter fluid, etc.; they create fire, safety and pest hazards and detract from the general appearance of the areas. All tenants are responsible for keeping their apartment areas free from fire and safety hazards. If such hazards exist, the tenant will be asked to correct the situation immediately.

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