The costs of repairing and replacing appliances in your rental property can be significant if preventative maintenance practices are not employed. Protecting appliances are an integral part of good property management. A landlord runs the risk of losing significant profits by having to call an appliance technician regularly for repair. Landlords run the risk of not retaining residents due to the frustrations experienced by their residents not having their appliances in working order. The question is how to get residents to participate in a preventative maintenance plan, especially when they know that if an appliance breaks they don't have to pay for the repair?

The most logical method for a landlord to convey the importance of their residents' participation in such a program is to take the approach of defining the program as an energy conservation plan. It is important to demonstrate that following the program will mean a significant reduction in their power bills. Residents need to be educated under the notion that if they follow an energy saving plan, they can save hundreds of dollars a year in energy. Landlords will increase their profits by reducing repair bills and extending the life of their appliances. The following are energy saving tips that should be put into a checklist and given to the resident at the time of the signing of the lease. It is also recommended the lists be posted near or around appliances with a constant reminder of the hundreds of dollars saved by following the checklist.

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