Housing Handbook Collin College Resident Handbook05-08-2020 | Page 31

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Central Air and Heat:
a. Each apartment is equipped with an
individual central air and heat unit. An
ideal temperature setting is between
73 to 76 degrees Fahrenheit, with the
minimum to maximum range being
from 70 to 78 degrees.
b. Setting the thermostat to temperature
extremes may cause damage to the
heating or cooling unit, and the
student
resident(s)
may
be
responsible for any damage.
c. Allow a minimum of 20 minutes for
the temperature to adjust.
d. The air conditioning filter will be new
at move-in. The director of student
housing operations or designee will
check and replace the filter, as
necessary, every 90 days. Additional
replacements may be requested at any
time during tenancy.
Dishwasher:
a. Rinse dishes before loading the
dishwasher to help prevent the drain
from clogging.
b. Load dishwasher-safe plastic and
wooden items on the top rack only.
c. Do not place fragile glassware in the
dishwasher. The jet action may cause
the items to break.
d. Contact the director of student
housing operations or designee for
detailed operating instructions and
assistance.
Garbage Disposal:
a. Cover the garbage disposal when it is
not in use to prevent foreign material
from accidentally dropping into the
unit.
b. Run COLD water when using the
disposal in order to flush shredded
waste through the drain.
c. DO NOT put bones, bottle caps, glass,
foil, rags, cigarettes, string, paper,
anything
fibrous
(e.g.,
celery,
artichokes, corn husks, etc.), or grease
down the garbage disposal. These
items will build up and cause clogging.
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Light Bulbs:
a. All apartments and room are supplied
with light bulbs at the time of move-in.
After move-in, it is the student
residents’ responsibility to replace
burned out bulbs in any personal
lamps or fixtures.
b. Report unlit bulbs over walkways,
halls, or common areas to the director
of student housing operations or
designee.
Mold and Moisture Awareness:
a. Remove
any
visible
moisture
accumulation, including on bathroom
fixtures, ceilings, floors, walls, and
windows.
b. Mop up spills and thoroughly dry
affected areas as soon as possible.
c. Use exhaust fans in the kitchen and
bathroom when necessary, and keep
the climate and moisture at
reasonable levels.
d. Clean and dust regularly. Keep the
premises, particularly the kitchen and
bathroom, clean.
e. Promptly notify the director of
student housing operations or
designee of the presence of any of the
following
conditions.
Student
residents will be liable for any
damages cause by failing to comply
with these instructions.
i. Water leaks, excessive moisture, or
standing
water
inside
the
premises, including in common
areas.
ii. Mold growth that persists after the
resident has tried several time to
remove it with a household
cleaning solution (e.g., Clorox,
Lysol, Pine-Sol, Tilex Mildew
Remover) or a combination of
water and bleach.
iii. A malfunction in any part of the air
conditioning,
heating,
or
ventilation system.
Smoke Detectors:
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