Richmond Landlord & Rental Property Blog

Walls, Ceilings & Interior Finish Problems

A mark on a wall, a drywall crack, peeling paint, a ceiling stain, and loose plaster do not all call for the same first step. For PMI James River residents in the Richmond Metro, start by deciding whether you are looking at an ordinary surface mark or whether the wall, ceiling, o...

Why Is My Garbage Disposal Humming, Jammed, or Not Working?

A garbage disposal that is silent is a different problem from one that hums, runs without grinding, or causes the sink to drain slowly. Identifying the symptom first can prevent repeated attempts that make a simple jam worse.This guide covers safe resident checks for a disposal s...

Why Is My Dishwasher Not Draining, Cleaning, or Starting?

If your dishwasher is not draining, cleaning dishes, filling with water, starting, or finishing a cycle, start with the simple controls and accessible parts before submitting a maintenance request. Many dishwasher problems can be narrowed down without moving the appliance or open...

Why Is My Refrigerator or Freezer Not Cooling Properly?

If your refrigerator feels warm, your freezer is thawing, food is freezing in the refrigerator section, or the ice maker or water dispenser has stopped working, start with the doors, controls, airflow, and other normal user checks. Do not pull the refrigerator away from the wall ...

Why Is My Washer Not Starting, Draining, or Spinning?

If your washing machine will not start, fill, drain, or spin, or it begins shaking or stopping during a cycle, start with the door or lid, controls, load, and other normal user checks. Many washer problems can be narrowed down without moving the machine or disconnecting anything....

Why Is My Dryer Not Starting, Heating, or Drying?

If your dryer will not start, runs without heating, or suddenly takes much longer to dry a normal load, start with the door, controls, lint screen, load size, and airflow. Those checks can resolve or narrow down many common dryer problems without moving the appliance or opening a...

Why Is My Oven, Range, or Cooktop Not Working?

If your oven will not heat, an electric burner stays cold, a gas burner will not light, or the cooktop keeps clicking, start by identifying whether the appliance is gas or electric and whether the problem affects one cooking area or the entire appliance. Normal controls, removabl...

Why Is My Microwave Not Starting or Heating?

If your microwave will not start, runs but does not heat, or the turntable or controls are not working normally, start with the door, normal controls, turntable, and accessible power connection. Microwave troubleshooting should stay simple because internal microwave components ca...

High Water Bill? How to Check for a Hidden Leak

An unexpectedly high water bill or unexplained increase in water use can sometimes point to a leak that is not immediately obvious. Start with the plumbing you can safely see, then check toilets and an accessible water meter if available.If you find active leaking water, a wet ce...

Water Heater & Hot Water Problems in Richmond Rentals

A hot-water problem can mean no hot water at all, water that is only lukewarm, unusually hot water, or water leaking from the heater. Start by identifying the symptom before interacting with the equipment.Water heaters may involve electricity, gas, very hot water, and pressurized...