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<p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"> <font size=5">Please be advised temperatures will be well below freezing for several =ays. This can cause frozen pipes in areas that have not previously had an =ssue. Please review the checklist below to help avoid freezing problems. I= you have oil heat please make sure that you have sufficient oil in the ta=k. </font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="5">As the weather warmsck up please walk the property and pay attention to the sounds of runnin= water that will indicate a ruptured pipe. </font></p><p class="Mso=ormal"> </p><p style="text-align: center" class="MsoNoSpacing" al=gn="center"> </p><p style="text-align: center" class="MsoNoSpac=ng" align="center"><b>Winterization Checklist</b></p><p style="text-al=gn: center" class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center"><b>Patterson-Schwartz =roperty Management</b></p><p style="text-align: center" class="MsoNoSp=cing" align="center"><b>7234 Lancaster Pike, Suite 220B, Hockessin, DE 1p7</b></p><p style="text-align: center" class="MsoNoSpacing" align=center"><b>302-234-5240</b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p clas="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">As the days grow sho=ter and temperatures drop, it\u2019s time to start preparing for winter=weather. By performing a little maintenance in preparation for season=l changes, problems that might be exacerbated by the extreme cold can be a=oided altogether.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Please turn on your heat=r! </b>Please take a few minutes to turn on your heater and make sure it i= operating properly. This will ensure we have time to get it repaired befo=e the colder weather hits. If it does not turn we have found that it is of=en a simple item that can be <font face="Verdana, sans-serif">remedied i=mediately b</font>y checking the following items. </p><p class="Mso=oSpacing">1. These fancy new thermostats with digital displays or timers t=ke batteries! If the display is blank it is highly likely it needs fresh b=tteries. If it is an old-timey thermostat without timers or a display you =hould be fine. Please move to step 2!</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">2. Chec= at the top of the basement stairs and on the unit for a light switch with=a red cover labeled Emergency Shut Off or Oil Burner Shut Off. This is a v=ry foreboding and scary looking switch that should be in the ON position. =t is often accidentally shut off when someone is blindly searching for a b=sement light. It happens more often than you think! Not the problem? Then =lease move on to step 3!</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">3. Check the breaker=panel and turn the breaker completely off and back on. Sometimes power sur=es or gremlins can trip these breakers. A breaker that is tripped will not off but will be slightly back from the on position. If the breaker trip= again please contact your Property Manager! Still not working please try =tep 4! </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">4. If you have Oil or Pro=ane heat make sure you have fuel! Physically check the gauge on the tank a=d make sure to never let the tank go below 1/4. If you ran out of oi= simply refilling it will not work. A service call will need to be placed =o prime the pump and clear out any clogs in the filter. </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">If you are still don't have heat please contact your Prop=rty Manager. </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Please review the items on the checklist below. We unders=and some items on the list won\u2019t apply to the home you are renting= However, we would appreciate it if you would address the tasks which are =ppropriate. &nb=p; </p><p class="MsoNoSp=cing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">As always, please notify your pr=perty manager immediately of any issues beyond routine maintenance. <b>Forter-hours and weekend emergencies, call 302-229-4132</b>.</p><p class=MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="Ms=NoSpacing"> &nb=p; Best Regards,</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> &nb=p; Patterson =chwartz Property Management</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p clas="MsoNoSpacing"><u>Outdoor Tasks</u></p><p style="margin-left: 0.25in;=text-indent: -0.25in" class="MsoNoSpacing"><!--[if !supportLists]--><spa= style="font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: =ormal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-fam=ly: 'Times New Roman'"> </=pan></span><!--[endif]-->Close all outside hose bibs at the inside shut of= valve while leaving the outside spigot slightly open for drainage. <=p><p style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in" class="MsoNoSpa=ing"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol"><s=an style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size:=7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> &nbs=; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=font-size: 7pt; font-family: Symbol"> </span>Rake and dispose of leav=s, twigs, and other debris on the property.</p><p style="margin-left: 0.=5in; text-indent: -0.25in" class="MsoNoSpacing"><!--[if !supportLists]--=<span style="font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-nume=ic: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; fon=-family: 'Times New Roman'"> &nbs=; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: =ymbol"> </span>Clear leaves and other debris from outside drains and =ownspouts. This can prevent water from backing up into basements and other=low-lying areas. Check these drains often and make sure that they are clea= of leaves or snow.</p><p style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25=n" class="MsoNoSpacing"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-fam=ly: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretc=: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Rom=n'"> </span></span><!--[en=if]--><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: Symbol"> </span>Kee= walkways and parking areas free from snow and ice (purchase only non-corr=sive ice melt for sidewalks and driveways).</p><p style="margin-left: 0.=5in; text-indent: -0.25in" class="MsoNoSpacing"><!--[if !supportLists]--=<span style="font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-nume=ic: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; fon=-family: 'Times New Roman'"> &nbs=; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: =ymbol"> </span>Bring in or cover any yard furniture.</p><p class="M=oNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><u>Indoor Tasks</u></p><p =lass="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Symbol"></span><sp=n style="font-size: 7pt"> =</span><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: Symbol"> </span>Maintai= the heat at not less than 55 degrees; maintain electric and/or gas servic=. </p><p style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in" class=MsoNoSpacing"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol"=<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; f=nt-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> &=bsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span=style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: Symbol"> </span><b>IF YOU HAVE =IL HEAT</b>, make sure you\u2019ve signed up for auto-delivery or are riving regular oil deliveries. Do not rely on space heaters to heat = home\u2026 this will leave critical areas unheated and may result in f=ozen pipes or other problems.</p><p style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-ind=nt: -0.25in" class="MsoNoSpacing"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal;=font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'T=mes New Roman'"> </span></=pan><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: Symbol">&nbs=;</span>If you\u2019ve had an issue in the past with frozen pipes, plea=e take preventative measures. Make sure all exterior doors and windows are=tightly shut.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Sym=ol"></span><span style="font-size: 7pt"> &n=sp; </span><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: Sy=bol"> </span>If applicable, close all storm windows to better insulate the=house.</p><p style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in" class="=soNoSpacing"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; fo=t-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> &n=sp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->Clean =sh and/or coals from the fireplace and dispose of them safely. Do not=store fireplace ashes inside, even for brief periods.</p><p style="=argin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in" class="MsoNoSpacing"><!--[if !=upportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span style="fo=t-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-heig=t: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> &=bsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->Check all fireplace flues for=obstructions.</p><p style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in" cl=ss="MsoNoSpacing"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: '=ourier New'">o<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: n=rmal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"= </span></span><!--[endif]-->For wood-burning fireplaces, open=chimney flue. Make a small \u201ctorch\u201d of tightly twisted=nbsp;newspaper and hold it under the open flue; light it carefully at the =op. If the smoke pools and doesn\u2019t rise in the chimney =reely, snuff the flame and contact your property manager.</p><p style="m=rgin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in" class="MsoNoSpacing"><!--[if !s=pportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span style="fon=-variant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-heigh=: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> &n=sp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 7pt;=font-family: Symbol"> </span>Your lease stipulates that you are respo=sible for changing the filters on the furnace. Inspect furnace and replace=filter at least every three months. Failure to change furnace filters=may result in you being charged for HVAC maintenance.</p><p style="margi=-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in" class="MsoNoSpacing"><!--[if !suppo=tLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol"><span style="font-va=iant-numeric: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: n=rmal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> =nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 7pt; fon=-family: Symbol"> </span>Make sure your heater turns on and runs prop=rly before you need it, e.g. before the first very cold day. If not r=nning properly, check for emergency shut-off switches, tripped breakers, a=d/or empty oil tanks. </p><p style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-inden=: -0.25in" class="MsoNoSpacing"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="=ont-family: Symbol"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; fon=-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times=New Roman'"> </span></span=<!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: Symbol"> </=pan>Check de-humidifiers/humidifiers for efficient operation. If your-humidifier requires emptying, please do so regularly.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><u>Emergency Preparat=on</u></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Symbol"></span><span style="font-size: 7pt"> &=bsp; </span><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: Symbol"= </span>Replace batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and t=st each one.</p><p style="text-align: center" class="MsoNormal" align="center"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:=Symbol"></span><span style="font-size: 7pt"> &nbs=; </span><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family= Symbol"> </span>Create or review a family emergency plan in case of fire.=/