November 12, 2020

How Holiday Appliance Maintenance Can Help You Have a Stress-Free Season

Thanksgiving! The table is set, the family is watching a movie and catching up in the other room, and the turkey . . . is sitting in a cold oven? What’s happening?

Unfortunately, holiday snafus like this are all too common. In a Consumer Reports survey of over 381,000 appliances, 6 percent of respondents reported having problems with cooking elements not working. Another 5 percent reported refrigerators not cooling properly, and 11 percent reported dishwashers not cleaning properly. 

Accidents will happen, but we’d much prefer they not happen during the holidays when we’d rather be building memories than dealing with a raw turkey. Being proactive by conducting holiday appliance maintenance is the best way to ensure your holidays go unspoiled. Here are three simple steps to guarantee a good time.

Conduct Deep Cleaning

Something you should be doing year-round is keeping your appliances clean. Now though, it’s time to go deep. You can start by pulling the fridge away from the wall and giving the coils a good dusting . You’ll also want to clean out your oven and scrub down the burners. And with the excess of dirty dishes coming up, your dishwasher could do with a good wash of if its own; all you need to do is run a full cycle with nothing but a single cup of white vinegar on the top rack. Cleaning will ensure there’s no buildup to clog your appliances or else catch fire.

Have a Cooking Test Run

Has it been a while since you last used your oven? Do you use one of your burners more than the others on the stovetop? You don’t want to find out at the eleventh hour that the appliance in question no longer works. Instead, give each appliance a test run on a low-stakes meal to make sure the food cooks evenly or the dishes come out clean. With enough notice, you can be sure any problems get fixed with plenty of time to spare.

Reach Out to the Maintenance Crew

If in the course of the previous two steps you find that something isn’t working, act immediately. Call a professional to come and take a look. You’ll want to do this with plenty of time before the holidays are fully upon you. 

At Corona Pointe Resort, we want your holidays to go off without a hitch. Our on-site management and maintenance teams are ready to help if you are having problems with your appliances. Whether the dishwasher has started clicking in an alarming way or your oven refuses to heat, simply visit Corona Pointe Resort’s Resident Portal and submit a work order. We’ll schedule a time for some holiday appliance maintenance and repair, removing the obstacles between you and a happy holiday.

The holidays are a time for making happy memories, not frantic calls for takeout food. By engaging in holiday appliance maintenance early on with these three steps, you’ll ensure a good time for you and yours. From the entire staff at Corona Pointe Resort , happy holidays!

Improve Your VIP Experience: Flexible Ways to Pay Rent and Build Credit at Corona Pointe Resort

April 15, 2026
At  Corona Pointe Resort  , 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 Riverside 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  Corona Pointe Resort  , 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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