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Section 9 | Home Care & Maintenance MAINTENANCE GUIDE This section of the Homeowner’s Guide will help you understand some things that you can do to keep your home looking good and operating efficiently. During the lifetime of your home, you will need to be actively involved in its care and upkeep. By following a preventative maintenance plan, many times a minor adjustment or repair done immediately saves a more serious, time-consuming, and sometimes costly repair later. In the first year, all new homes go through a break-in period. Doors may stick, caulk may pull away from a countertop, and cabinets may need adjustment. These things happen and are part of owning a new home. If it is a warrantable item, repair and/or replacement is provided by your home’s warranty program. If it is a maintenance item, remember to use this guide; it will give tips and suggestions on how to take care of the situation. About This Section This section of your Homeowner’s Guide is not intended as a complete maintenance manual and K. Hovnanian® Homes assumes no liability and/or responsibility for the effectiveness or the possible outcome from using any of the following suggestions. In addition to this information, take time to read the literature provided by the manufacturers of consumer products (range, dishwasher, heating system, etc.) and other items in your home. Although much of the information may be familiar to you, some points may be significantly different from homes you have had in the past. The information contained in that material is not repeated here. In the future, you may find a situation where this document may differ from the manufacturer’s recommendations. In these circumstances, always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. This section is comprised of two parts. The first is information on the “Interior” systems of the home. The second is on the “Exterior” systems of the home. The components of each section are in alphabetical order for easier use. As you might expect, there will be some overlap between interior and exterior systems. If you are uncertain about where to look, use the index to find the information you need. It is a good idea to set yourself up with a few basic tools and supplies for your home. Having them on hand saves a lot of time and can help you in case of an emergency or a loss of power at your home. We suggest the following: A medium-sized tool box Adjustable wrench Pair of pliers Full set of screwdrivers Hammer Assorted nails and screws 6’ stepladder Flashlight Caulk gun Interior and exterior caulk 1”, 2”, and 3” paint brushes Spackle and knife Assorted sandpaper INTERIOR SYSTEMS Appliances Your K. Hovnanian® home comes equipped with a variety of appliances. These can include a range, dishwasher, microwave oven, refrigerator, garbage disposal, or a washer/dryer to anem a few. At your Gold Key Orientation, our representative will test all the appliances for proper operation. He will also see that you receive all the information and instruction manuals, as well as the manufacturer’s warranties for each appliance. K. Hovnanian® Homes does not warranty consumer products. If you have not already done so, look through all the paperwork carefully, and make sure to start the manufacturer’s warranty by filling out and sending the registration card for each appliance. Then, file the manuals in a convenient location for future reference. Edition July 2019 | 35