When To Call Maintenance In Your Noblesville Apartment

Without question, significant problems, like roof leaks and heating, justify a call, but what about those minor annoyances? Should you report lighting outages or carpet damage? Is it smart to try and fix things yourself? 

Request Service For Your Noblesville Apartment When These Issues Arise

If you come across a considerable concern – primarily those of a structural nature -- it's usually covered as part of your tenant agreement. Here are the most frequently seen difficulties you may find:

• Water damage and leaks: If you see water coming in from the apartment above or you experience a malfunctioning toilet or fridge that may cause water damage in your apartment, contact the maintenance staff promptly.

• HVAC problems: In the event your air conditioner crashes, or your furnace fails, it’s time to make the call. Even during comfortable weather, your AC and furnace should still work correctly.

• Toilets, Sinks, and Showers: When the toilet is clogged, your first step is to use a plunger. If that doesn't work, contact maintenance. Also, open a ticket for sink or shower drips.

• Insects and unwanted guests: It’s common for pests to enter your apartment by hitching a ride on your clothing or your furry friend. But if you notice any troublesome critters -- like roaches, wasps, ants, or rodents – you will likely need your apartment manager to send out a pest control expert.

• Appliance breakdowns: If your refrigerator has lost its cool or your oven burner refuses to work, you need to make the call. Appliances that are part of the apartment are usually covered, but smaller appliances you brought in – a coffee machine, microwave, mini fridge – is under your control.

• Door and window damage: Your front and patio doors must lock and close appropriately. If water infiltration or damage from misuse keeps them from closing easily, they should be replaced. Windows should have the same expectations.

• Drywall or flooring issues: If you spot damage to a wall or a potentially dangerous flooring concern, reach out to maintenance. Worn or fraying carpet might need replacing, especially if it exposes a carpet tack.

• Replacing Light bulbs: When lights burn out, they could conveniently be exchanged whenever you are able. But keep in mind, if your light fixture frequently goes through new lightbulbs, you should reach out to the service team to find out if you have electrical problems. Make sure to inquire if maintenance will provide light bulbs if they need changing as less common kinds are sometimes used.

• Clogged pipes and toilets: When your toilet won’t flush, use a plunger first. You might also require some drain cleaning product to remove the hair out of the drain. If a plunger won’t resolve the problem, contact the service staff to stay away from damaging the pipes.

• HVAC filters: Unless noted in your contract, you're in charge of replacing the furnace filter. Failing to do so will reduce the flow of air and negatively impact your HVAC performance. If you no longer see light through the filter, it's time for a replacement. Your maintenance team may provide or change filters for you, so make sure you find out.

• Keep it Clean: Sad to say, cleaning your Noblesville apartment is a job for you. And that includes your interior rooms and outdoor patio or balcony areas.