• Seal grout with sealer.
• Flush water from sinks and run water through tub.
• Flush refrigerator line.
• Refer to Simas Design Center for information on care of floor coverings (California Only)
• Refer to Creative Touch Interiors for information on care of floor coverings (Arizona Only)

Furnace Maintenance

• One year warranty on HVAC.
• After 6 months call Beutler Heating and Air for routine maintenance and instruction at (916) 646-2222. Or toll free at 1-800-BEUTLER (California Only).
• After 6 months call Ron Brocks Heating and Cooling for routine maintenance and instructions at (623) 939-9970 (Arizona Only).
• Change furnace air filter every 4 - 6 weeks.
• Check HVAC system every April and September for proper operation.

Interior Maintenance

• Re-caulk showers, tubs & sinks regularly to prevent water penetration.
• Clean cabinets with furniture polish. Using a damp towel will damage finish.
• To clean dishwasher, add one cup of vinegar and run through cycle.
• Wax cultured marble top with turtle wax annually.
• Drain water heater and check pressure valve annually.
  • To re-set garbage disposal if jammed, use an Allen wrench on the bottom of unit under kitchen sink. Turn until contents spin, push red reset button and then turn switch on.

Exterior Maintenance

• Clean weep holes in windows every September prior to rainy season.
• Seal stucco cracks and touch up paint annually.
• Re-paint exterior every three to five years.
• Wrap exposed pipes to prevent bursts from extreme cold weather.
• Maintain backyard grading and drainage. Avoid excessive water contact from landscaping with exterior of home, concrete patios, walkways and driveways. Watering near any concrete (patios, walkways, foundation) will cause expansive soil to expand and damage concrete.
   Turn off sprinkler system at beginning of rainy season.
• Keep drain outlet lines free of grass in front yard at sidewalks.
• Avoid over watering to prevent run off to lower lying neighboring properties.
• Use silicone spray on patio door tracks and horizontal window tracks for smooth operation.
• The sewer clean-out that is within two feet from the house is used by Roto-Rooter.
• The clean out at the street is for city use.
• Have the roof inspected for cracked tile, bent metal flashing, unobstructed scuppers (if applicable), seal around metal vents, and check mud balls on ridges for cracking (repair as necessary).
• Wood mold can be cleaned with a combination of Clorox and water.

Appliances

• After your one-year warranty has expired, appliances should still be maintained annually. Please call (916) 991-3532 for any appliance maintenance and repairs. (California Only)
• For appliance parts, call (800) 360-0522 (California Only)
• After your one-year warranty has expired, appliances should still be maintained annually. Please contact the appropriate manufacturer for any appliance maintenance, parts and/or repairs: (Arizona Only)
  
  a. GE (800) 848-7620 or visit http://www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/contact/
  
  b. Whirlpool (866) 698-2538 or visit http://www.whirlpool.com/custserv/index.jsp
  
  c. Jenn-Air (800) 536-6247 or visit http://www.jennair.com/content.jsp?name=contact_us
  
  d. Kitchen Aid (800) 334-6889 or visit http://www.kitchenaid.com/custserv/service.jsp
   

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• Range: slide the range out and turn handle.
• Fireplace: open cover below fireplace and turn handle.
• Furnace: climb into attic through access area in hall or master closet and turn handle.
• Water Heater: open water heater closet door, turn handle.
• Entire House: turn knob at gas meter to a horizontal position.

Turning Water Off

• Sinks: turn valves under sink to off position.
• Toilets: turn valve on left behind toilet to off position.
• Water Heater: turn the valve above water heater to off position.
• Entire House: turn painted valve at main valve shut-off area to off position or use valve at water meter.
• Landscape: turn clean valve at main valve shut-off area to off position.

Turning Electricity Off

Turn switch breaker that is labeled "Service Disconnect" to off.

Refer to your new home warranty handbook for further details on your warranty, and tips to maintain your home in the best possible condition to prevent costly deferred maintenance.

Please call your Home Care Technician if you have any further questions.

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Sacramento County Nuisance Complaints (916) 875-5656

City of Folsom Code Enforcement and Violations (916) 355-7229

City of Roseville Code Enforcement (916) 774-5332

City of Rocklin Code Enforcement (916) 632-4060

Placer County Planning Department (530) 889-7470

City of Galt (209) 745-4695

Vierra Moore Association Management (Canyon Falls Village and Bentley Boulder Valley)-  (916) 925-9000

Associated Asset Management (Tramonto Heights and Villages at Tramonto) (602) 906-4917.

Parker Finch & Associates (River Walk Villages, Villages at Riverwalk, and Sunset Vista) (602) 508-1974.

Leisure Life Management (Santa Rosa Springs) (623) 412-1678

Kinney Management Services (Tartesso-Dorado & Select) (602) 973-4825.

Elliott Homes Inc. (916) 984-1300-CA (480) 831-9200-AZ

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Folsom Area:

HCT - Phone: 916-983-2757 Fax: 916-984-5207  Communities serviced: Talus Ridge - Kentfield - Essex - Brentwood @ Broadstone - Lexington Hills - Chelsea @ Empire Ranch.

HCT - Phone: 916-983-6821  Fax: 916-984-5207  Communities serviced:  Miramonte @ Empire Ranch

HCT - Phone: 916-983-0583  Fax: 916-983-5320  Communities serviced: Riata @ Empire Ranch - Chelsea Ridge - Regalia - Chelsea @ Broadstone - Bentley Square

Roseville/ Rocklin Areas:

HCT - Phone: 916-771-2103  Fax: 916-771-4449 Communities service: Briarwood - Silverado

HCT - Phone: 916-797-4958  Fax: 916-797-2358  Communities serviced: Canyon View - Canyon Falls Village- Rocklin Highlands

Vacaville Area:

HCT - Phone: 916-797-4958  Fax: 916-797-2358 Communities serviced: Bentley Square - Boulder Valley

Rancho Cordova Area:

HCT - Phone: 916-635-5246  Fax: 916-635-7268 Communities serviced: Sonoma Collection - Alexander Collection

HCT - Phone: 916-858-2336  Fax: 916-858-0735  Communities serviced: Zinfandel Village - Tuscany Collection

Galt/Sacramento/Elk Grove Areas:

HCT - Phone: 209-745-4098  Fax: 209-745-7406  Communities serviced: River Oaks - Churchill Downs

HCT - Phone: 916-635-5246  Fax: 916-635-7268 Communities serviced: Laguna - Shoreline Estates

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Arizona Communities:

HCT Phone: 623-581-5393 - Communities serviced: Bear Creek at Regalia -  - Iron Springs - Tramonto (Alterra, Villages & Heights)

HCT Phone: 623-327-3643 - Communities serviced:  - The Sanctuary at Avondale - Crystal Point (Brentwood & Dorado) - Sunset Vista (Dorado & Select)

HCT Phone: 520-568-6503 - Communities serviced: Queenland Manor (Manor, Signature & Classics) - Superstition Foothills - Santa Rosa Springs (Dorado & Select)

HCT Phone: 602-237-0260 - Communities serviced: Mountain View Estates - River Walk Villages (Classic, Dorado & Signature) - Greenfield Lakes (Wyndham, Brentwood & Veranda) - Villages at Riverwalk - Parke at Laveen Meadows.

HCT Phone: 623-466-7510 - Communities serviced: Tartesso (Dorado & Select) - Bell West Ranch (Brentwood, Dorado & Manor)

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