WeRent - How to Fix Guide

frequently seen issues

Oven not working

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As a safety feature, all ovens do not work unless the clock/timer has been set. If you are new to a tenancy when you come across this problem, then the clock has probably been reset, and needs to be set correctly. If you are struggling with setting it, then just fiddle with the buttons and dials of the timer and you may get it sorted (really, it does work!)

No hot water- Electrical system

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If there have been power problems in your area, the power company may have suspended electricity to your hot water cylinder to save power (yes, they can do this). Check if your neighbours have the same problem. If so, then sorry, you will just have to wait for the power company to solve their problems.

Clothes Dryer doesn't start

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Most dryers wont start if there is too much lint in the filters. Your filter may be on the door or inside the dryer. Clean out the filter and you will be good to go.

Shower/bath water doesn't drain

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Clean the water outlet of hair and soap build up which can block water drainage. Using a plunger can also free up the drainage. Lift up the shower waste and clear out the gooey hair... yuk! Please note: never flush cooking fat down the kitchen sink or disposal as fat blocks pipes really easily.

water on the toilet floor

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Something is leaking! Please call us now... we can't tell you how many times we have had to replace whole toilet floors because tenants ignore this problem... Please let us know.

Power not working

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1. Is there power to the property? Do any switches, lights, power points work? If not, then check if the adjoining properties have lost power as well? If so, then there is a general power cut and you will have to wait until the lines company fixes the problem.
2. Have you paid your account? (maybe someone forgot to pay the bill)
3. If there is power or light in some areas then a fuse has blow. You need to reset the fuse in the fuse box (or if an older fuse box, replace the fuse wire). Please note that you may have a faulty electrical appliance plugged in.

No hot water- gas system

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1. If on bottle gas, check if the gas is not out. If it is, then re-order the gas. In some cases you can connect a standard BBQ 9kg bottle to keep yourself going.
2. Have you paid the gas bill?
3. Is there power to the gas califont (that is the box that heats the water on the outside of the house)? Some systems use battery power to light the gas (if so replace the battery). Others operate on a standard electrical circuit, so if the power is out you won't have hot water. If there is an electrical problem only at your house, see if you can run an extension cable from the neighbours (wasn't it useful you kept on good terms with them!)

Light or Power not working

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1. Check the power or fuse box. Ensure the power is on and the switch has not tripped.
2. At night: check if street lights are out
3. Day-time: Is the neighbours power out?

Insinkerator doesn't start

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If the food disposal fails to work, push the reset button. This button is located under the unit and is usually coloured red.

if this doesn't help - call us

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If these tips don't help, then please contact your property manager by phone (not txt) to discuss fixing the problem

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