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Know Your Home
Immediately after you move in to your new home, you should locate the main shutoffs for gas, water
and electricity, the ground fault interceptor (GFI/GFCI) outlets, and many other important items. All of
these items were pointed out to you during your homeowner orientation, but it’s a good idea to review
their locations so you can find them quickly in an emergency. You should take a few minutes to
document the location of any of the following important items:
· Gas meter service and shut-offs
· Electric meter panel
· GFI/GFCI outlets
· Water shut off valves, meter and regulator (optional)
· Smoke detector(s)
· Telephone, Alarm and Cable TV services
· Drain clean-outs (including sewer)
· Air conditioning refrigerant line
· Air conditioning fuse disconnect
· Door bell chime
· Door bell chime transformer
· Dryer vent
· Ice maker hook-up
· Hose bibs
Ÿ Thermostat(s)
Ÿ Irrigation timer, valve and cut off valve (optional)
Ÿ Fireplace, Grill, Water Heater gas shut off valve(s) (optional)
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