Monthly Inspection, Maintenance, and Task Schedules

[Stony]

Unlike Ken, many here have a real life and are NOT anal retentive.
Wonder how millions can live without Ken's list?
And no, the sky is not falling!

[crashdive123]

Unlike Ken, many here have a real life and are NOT anal retentive.
Wonder how millions can live without Ken's list?
And no, the sky is not falling!

Probably about the same number that can live without your snide posts.

[Ken]

Unlike Ken, many here have a real life and are NOT anal retentive.
Wonder how millions can live without Ken's list?
And no, the sky is not falling!

Stony, you really are a piece of work..........

Since you're a master of the obvious, I'll agree that millions CAN live without my checklist.

Will YOU agree that a large percentage of those will have house fires, and that thousands will die in those fires? I know that you don't like to be confused by facts, but how about these?

"The residential structure fire problem represented approximately 81 percent of all fire deaths and 79 percent of the injuries to civilians in 2006. Between 1997 and 2006, an average of 3,090 civilians lost their lives and another 15,340 were injured annually as the result of residential structure fires." http://www.firesafety.gov/

And will you also agree that:

Most slip and fall accidents around the home can be avoided by proper maintenance?

A well maintained heating system can save hundreds of dollars per year in heating costs?

Uncorrected simple ("simple" - like you, Stony) home maintenance problems can lead to major expenses?

Routine computer maintenance can prevent a myriad of problems?

Basic car maintenance can prevent the necessity for major and expensive repairs as well as untimely breakdowns?

Well maintained appliances reduce electric costs?

Firearms should be inspected, cleaned, and cared for regardless of use?

Should I keep going, Stony?

Stony, keep posting! Someday you may actually have an intelligent thought to share with us.

[Rick]

Stony, if you ever have a pleasant day please post about on here. That way we'll know the sky IS falling, the Mayans were right, Hell did freeze over and the sun is about to engulf the earth so I need my shades. TaTa.

[Ole WV Coot]

Ken has a good thing going with the list. Mine is more of a fixed routine I have down mainly because I mostly finished my house, garage, workshop and I have the exterior almost maintenance free. I did or supervised everything and prepared for just about anything. I walked around Lowe's today and didn't see anything I need or might need. I have been on this kick about 40yrs so I guess I have backups for the backups. After well over 30yrs in this spot my routine and being retired gives me time to keep the ole homestead up to par. I DO need to keep a written maintenance schedule on vehicles and I keep the computer humming along. A detailed list is a good idea and it would have to be a very long one to cover what needs to be checked daily.

[Stargazer]

Thanks for posting the list Ken.I didn't see any copy rights,or trade marks so I am going to print it out and tell the wife I came up with it all on my own.

[Rick]

Spoken like a true survivor.

[rwc1969]

Thanks for posting the list Ken.... I am going to print it out ....

Considering I lost my list I tried printing it out too, but my printer ran out of ink.

[Rick]

You know, for a survivor you don't have many backups for your backups.

[TucsonMax]

Ken:
How much would you charge to go through my house quarterly? And what's the discount on the the winter quarter coming to Tucson?

[Ken]

Ken:
How much would you charge to go through my house quarterly? And what's the discount on the the winter quarter coming to Tucson?

$300.00/hr. plus expenses. Billing begins the second I leave my office and continues until the second I return there. Billing will also include the time I spend thinking about the inspection before I leave.

All accomodations, including meals and air travel , are first class.

Seeing that I'll have to get me one of them cowboy hats to fit in down there, we are unable to extend seasonal discounts at this time.

However, a discount of 10% will be offered if a one year (four inspection) contract is executed.

[Ken]

Oh yeah, I almost forgot......

Rick has to go as my assistant. That'll be an extra $1.45/hr. plus bus fare and bacon /twinkie allotments. Sarge will drive the bus if he makes bail in time for the trip.

[Ken]

And Rick? Don't forget to bring my hot cup of coffee and danish (the pastry, not the people) when you arrive for the inspection.

[Rick]

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[oly]

There's nothing wrong with preventative maintenance.
I know I know Ken that preventative maintenance does not prevent brake downs or wear or tear on equipment. So whatever you wont to call it, it will help reduce costly repairs.

Nice info ken.

[oly]

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Now thats just rude

[Ken]

There's nothing wrong with preventative maintenance.
I know I know Ken that preventative maintenance does not prevent brake downs or wear or tear on equipment.

My Ford Explorer.......

December 8, 2009
1. Full Winter Tune-up
2. Replace Air Conditioning Compressor
3. Flush Radiator, Replace Anti-freeze, all Hoses, and Serpentine Belt
4. Replace both Hood Struts (one was bad)
5. Balance and Rotate Tires
6. Fill all Fluids
7. Install winter windshield wipers - front and rear

Drive Explorer 46 miles

December 10, 2009
1. Pull alongside curb to park
2. Listen to shreiking noise under hood
3. Watch smoke rise over hood
4. Smell brand new serpentine belt burning away.
5. Get out of Explorer as anti-freeze runs down street
6. Open Hood and discover that water pump has crapped out.
7.

Nice info ken.

Thanks!

[oly]

As a HVAC technician I service my own HVAC equipment.
I get home and the wife said, now you can fix our air conditioner.
I said make an appointment
Her response was less than pleasant and rather agressive to say the least.
After my butt chewing... It was just a blown fuse due to a power brown out. Thank you know who.


True story and I still make fun of her for that.

[Rick]

Now thats just rude

Ah, gee whiz. I'm sorry. (walking away pouting)

[Ole WV Coot]

Preparing for a decent snow storm today only took less than an hour thanks to routine checks I do. Ken has a good plan for folks that don't really live in the boonies and are always checking on a routine basis. I only checked the generator, extra wood in the garage and put the Jeep in the garage and touched up the chain on the saw just in case.