November 10, 2020

Time for a Thanksgiving Maintenance Check! Here Are Three Appliance Maintenance Tips

The holidays are on their way, and with them come a whole host of beloved holiday traditions. From singing seasonal tunes to eating hearty meals, there are a ton of great activities to plan, and many of these favorites can easily be done while social distancing! 

What is not often planned for during the holiday season is when a kitchen appliance doesn’t perform properly. But don’t worry; you can prevent any household mishaps. Follow our appliance maintenance tips to ensure a truly magical season for you and your loved ones. 

Tip #1: Deep Clean

We rely so much on our fridges, stoves, and ovens, but sometimes, they break! It doesn’t happen very often, but it does happen: Consumer Reports did a survey and found that 6 percent of respondents had problems with cooking elements not lighting or heating up on ranges, and 5 percent had refrigerators that didn’t cool properly. The worst number was 11 percent: the percent of respondents who said their dishwashers stopped cleaning properly. Yikes!

So, first on our list of appliance maintenance tips is to do a deep clean of your appliances. Clean out the dust from the mechanical coils behind your fridge. Make sure your stove and oven heat up properly, and give them a good scrub while you’re at it. And make sure your dishwasher is sparkling clean by placing a single dishwasher-safe cup of white vinegar on the top rack and running a full cycle. Taking a close look at your appliances and giving them a good, deep clean will help your holiday cooking go more smoothly.

Tip #2: Plan a Cooking Test Run

This is the fun part. Take your kitchen appliances through their paces; it’s a great excuse to enjoy your holiday recipes more than once! Fire up the oven, test out your stove burners, and then make sure your dishwasher gets everything clean. If there are any problems with these major appliances, you’ll have plenty of time to make sure everything is in working order before the day of your meal.

Tip #3: Reach Out to Our Maintenance Crew

Here at Lakewood Manor Apartment Homes, we’re all about helping you have a magical and stress-free holiday season. So if your garbage disposal isn’t disposing or a stove burner isn’t burning (or it’s burning too much) , go to the Lakewood Manor Apartment Homes Resident Portal and submit a work order. Our 24-hour maintenance team will get everything repaired so you can relax and enjoy the holiday season.

If an appliance breaks this holiday season, don’t stress! Follow our appliance maintenance tips by cleaning and testing out your kitchen appliances and remembering to reach out to our maintenance team as soon as repairs are needed. The entire staff here at Lakewood Manor Apartment Homes sincerely wants your holiday wishes to come true this year!

Improve Your VIP Experience: Flexible Ways to Pay Rent and Build Credit at Lakewood Manor

April 15, 2026
At  Lakewood Manor Apartments  , we are committed to providing our VIPs with the best tools to manage their apartment homes effortlessly. We want to highlight the various ways you can handle your monthly rent, including some exciting benefits that help you build your financial future just by living with us. 1. The AppFolio Resident Portal App The easiest way to manage your living experience is through the AppFolio app. It is a one-stop shop for your most frequent needs: Convenient Payments: Set up one-time or automatic payments using a bank account (e-check), credit card, or debit card. Split Payments with Flex: We have integrated Flex directly into your AppFolio app. This service allows you to split your rent into two payments throughout the month. Flex pays your rent to us in full and on time, while you pay them back on a schedule that fits your cash flow. Full Transparency: View your current balance, previous statements, and full payment history anytime. 2. Build Your Credit for Free with Pinata Your consistent rent payments should work for you. We are proud to offer Free Positive Rent Payment Reporting to major credit bureaus through our partner, Pinata. How it works: You will receive an email invitation from Pinata to sign up for this service. Once you are enrolled, your on-time payments are reported to the credit bureaus. The Benefit: This helps you build your credit score over time without any extra cost. It is our way of rewarding your reliability and helping you reach your long-term financial goals. (Please note: we do not utilize any resident reward or marketplace features through Pinata; this service is strictly for your credit reporting benefit.) 3. More Ways the App Helps You Beyond payments, the AppFolio app remains your primary tool for staying connected with our Lakewood community. You can: Submit Maintenance Requests: Easily upload photos and descriptions of any needed repairs. Manage Renter's Insurance: Access your policy or update your provider details. Stay Informed: Contact the office via text or phone, update your contact preferences, and access your lease documents. At  Lakewood Manor Apartments  , we treat every resident like a VIP. Whether you are looking for more flexibility with Flex or looking to boost your credit score through Pinata, we are here to support your lifestyle.
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All the Best Holiday Events in Lakewood, California, This Year

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If you have plans to spend time at home in Lakewood, California, for the holidays, or if you’re coming in for a visit, you won’t be disappointed. Lakewood has a variety of fun holiday events and activities to help you celebrate the season.

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