Throughout your first year of ownership as your home goes through the various weather seasons, some slight cracking, nail “pops”, or drywall seams may become visible on walls or ceilings.

Circuit breakers are sensitive systems which trip easily to prevent electrical shock, typically found in your basement or mechanical room.

Periodic inspection and caulking or grouting is a homeowner maintenance responsibility and will prevent costly repairs if done regularly.

Changes in temperature of the water flowing through pipes will cause some noise. This is normal and requires no repair.

To utilize your air conditioning system fully and efficiently, you should understand that it is a total, whole-house system.

You may experience seeing some condensation dripping on the ductwork that run through the basement and into the HVAC unit.

If you find yourself without heat, review the maintenance list in your McBride workbook. If after reviewing this list your furnace is still not working properly, call your HVAC contractor.

It is important to check your exterior and interior doors often to keep them properly maintained.

If you don’t have any hot water, it’s a good idea to check your pilot light. Most McBride homes will have a status light that’s blinking to show there is an active pilot light.