Between every tenant or stay
- Pull the refrigerator out and vacuum the condenser coils.
- Replace the refrigerator water filter; date the new one with a sharpie.
- Run an empty dishwasher cycle with a dishwasher cleaner.
- Wipe the washer gasket and run a tub-clean cycle.
- Clean the dryer lint screen and check the exterior vent flap.
- Test every burner, the oven, microwave, and vent hood fan.
- Confirm the ice maker is producing within 24 hours of turnover.
Quarterly
- Inspect washer supply hoses for bulges, cracks, or moisture.
- Check under sinks and behind appliances for slow leaks.
- Descale the dishwasher and clean spray arms.
- Run hot water at every fixture to flush sediment.
- Listen for new noises from refrigerators and ice makers — early warning of bearing or compressor wear.
Annually
- Schedule a professional dryer vent cleaning. Lint is the leading cause of dryer fires, and clogged vents make every cycle take twice as long.
- Replace washer fill hoses if they're more than 5 years old — burst hoses are a top insurance claim.
- Replace refrigerator water filters (or follow the manufacturer interval).
- Service or replace the range hood filters.
- Have any appliance making new noises diagnosed before it fails between tenants.
Before winter (Twin Cities specific)
Frozen washer lines, dryer vents iced over, and garage refrigerators that quit cycling are all routine Minnesota winter calls. A 30-minute walkthrough every October prevents most of them.
- Insulate washer and ice maker supply lines on exterior walls.
- Confirm any garage refrigerator is garage-rated or plan to move it indoors.
- Clean the exterior dryer vent cap; confirm the flap seals.
- Walk every property for drafts near plumbing in unheated spaces.
What to stock at the property
- One spare refrigerator water filter (matched to the unit).
- Dishwasher cleaner and washer tub cleaner tablets.
- A laminated card with shut-off locations for water, gas, and the laundry valves.
- Our number for after-hours appliance emergencies.
When to call instead of waiting
Call sooner rather than later when a refrigerator is running constantly without cooling, a washer is leaking even a small amount, a dryer smells hot or scorched, an ice maker is leaking or overfilling, or a tenant reports any gas smell from a range. These are the failures that turn into floor damage, mold, or fire risk if left alone. See our commercial & rental property service page for details on landlord and property manager support.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with Twin Cities property managers?
Yes. We work with landlords, property managers, and short-term rental hosts across the Twin Cities metro. We can coordinate tenant scheduling, provide written diagnostics, and invoice owners who aren't on site.
Can you do scheduled maintenance across multiple units?
Yes. We offer scheduled maintenance for dryer vents, refrigeration, and ice machines across rental portfolios. Pricing depends on unit count and scope — call to discuss.
Do you invoice on net terms?
Yes, we can invoice established property management and rental accounts on standard net terms after setup.
What's the single best maintenance habit for rental appliances?
Annual dryer vent cleaning. It's cheap, it makes dryers last longer, and it materially reduces fire risk — which protects both tenants and the building.
Can you provide diagnostic reports for owners?
Yes. After diagnosis we can send a written report with the issue, the recommended repair, and the cost — useful when an owner is making a repair-or-replace decision remotely.
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