Download the Minto Home Care Guide - Condo

Flooring ..................................................................................................................................... 40
General .......................................................................................................................... 40
Floor Squeaks ........................................................................................................... 40
Hardwood Flooring ................................................................................................ 40
Vinyl No-Wax Resilient Flooring ...................................................................... 42
Carpeting ...................................................................................................................... 42
Ceramic Floor Tiles .................................................................................................. 43
Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors ........................................................................ 44
Central Vacuum Rough-Ins ............................................................................................ 44
Dishwasher Rough-Ins ...................................................................................................... 44
Security System Pre-Wiring ........................................................................................... 44
Intercom System for Condominiums ........................................................................ 44
Mechanical Systems ........................................................................................................................ 45
Plumbing ................................................................................................................................... 45
Hot Water Heater ..................................................................................................... 45
General Plumbing ..................................................................................................... 46
Sewer Back-up ........................................................................................................... 46
Vent Stacks .............................................................................................................................. 46
Washbasin and Bathtub Plugs/Faucet Aerators ................................................. 46
Toilets .......................................................................................................................................... 47
Fixtures ...................................................................................................................................... 47
Electrical System .................................................................................................................. 48
Outlets and Switches ......................................................................................................... 49
Appliance Hook-ups ........................................................................................................... 49
Dryer Exhaust ......................................................................................................................... 49
Range Hoods .......................................................................................................................... 49
Humidifi ers .............................................................................................................................. 50
Air Conditioners ................................................................................................................... 50
Heat Recovery Ventilator ................................................................................................ 50
Ventilation Fan Switch ........................................................................................................ 51
Condensation and Relative Humidity ......................................................................... 51
Furnace System ..................................................................................................................... 53
Air Distribution (Balancing) ............................................................................................ 53
Cold Air Returns .................................................................................................................... 53
General Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 54
Furnace Operation ............................................................................................................... 54
Fireplaces .................................................................................................................................. 55
Fireplaces (Natural Gas) ....................................................................................... 55
Fireplaces – Electric (optional) ......................................................................... 56
Appendices & Notes .........................................................................................57
Suggested Home Maintenance Schedule ............................................................................ 57
Home Maintenance Checklist ..................................................................................................... 58
Trouble-shooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 61
Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................................................... 63
Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................. 67