Residential Maintenance 101
Kitchen and Appliances
- How to troubleshoot your refrigerator Click here
- How to Troubleshoot a washing machine Click here
- How to Remove odors from a fridge Click here
- How to Defrost a freezer Click here
- How to Clean a dryer vent Click here
- How to perform Garbage disposal quick fixes Click here
- How to Clear a dishwasher air gap Click here
- How to use a garbage disposal Click here
- How to clean a garbage disposal Click here
- How to Replace a fridge water filter Click here
- How to Troubleshoot a dishwasher Click here
- How to Fix a clogged fridge defrost drain without opening panels Click here
- How to use an Oven self-clean feature/process Click here
- How to clean a Microwave Click here
- How to Clean a Range hood Click here
Smoke & CO Detectors
- How to replace smoke or carbon monoxide detector battery Click here
Fireplace Use, Care and Maintenance
- How to build a fire in a fireplace Click here
- How to open and close a fireplace damper Click here
- How to safely dispose of fireplace ashes Click here
Housekeeping and Housecleaning
- How to prevent moisture buildup on bathroom walls Click here
- How to prevent mold throughout your house Click here
- How to clean your tub or sHower to prevent discoloration and deterioration Click here
- 41 Housecleaning tips Click here
- How to clean window blinds Click here
- How to remove oil stains from concrete Click here
Emergency “Shutdown” Processes
- How to turn off water to entire house Click here
- How to turn off electric at meter Click here
- How to turn off gas at meter Click here
- Sonoma County Emergency Operations website: Click here
Electrical
- How to reset tripped breaker Click here
- What causes a circuit breaker to trip Click here
- GFCI: how to locate, reset and test Click here
- Exterior lights not working? (Timer) Click here
Garage Door
- How to override garage door opener Click here
- How to troubleshoot garage door Click here
Plumbing
- How to unclog a toilet Click here
- How to prevent toilet clog problems Click here
- How to unclog a slow-draining sHower or tub drain Click here
- How to relight a water heater Click here
- How and when to adjust water heater temperature Click here
- How to turn off an angle stop Click here
HVAC
- How to change a furnace filter Click here
- How to relight a furnace pilot Click here
- How to relight wall gas heater pilot Click here
Vermin (cockroaches, rodents, feral animals, etc)
- How to get rid of ants Click here
- How to get rid of cockroaches without poison Click here
- How to get rid of mice and rats without poison Click here
- How to keep vermin from your garden and flower beds Click here
- How to keep feral cats out of your yard Click here
- Why do bees swarm? Click here
- How to eliminate bee hives Click here
What People Are Saying About Us
714 Reviews
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Azura
Dede's is always courteous and thorough, as well as responsive and efficient. Their online portal is intuitive and convenient. All in all, a great agency to work with.
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Donald
Had difficulties getting through to a real person on multiple occasions
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Harry
You folks are the best! For 15 years your maintenance, when called upon, has been timely & well done. Bruce, especially, has been terrific every time.
Jun 5, 2022
I have been renting a condo from DeDe's Rentals for 10 years. Whenever there is a problem (which is rare) all I have to do is go to their portal and report what the problem is. It is handled very quickly by reliable and skilled professionals. Actually several years ago the water heater decided to leak profusely and it replaced that evening. The property managers are knowledgeable and very nice as is management. I highly recommend DeDe's Rentals
Jun 5, 2022
We have been using Dede's Rentals for many years now, and are extremely satisfied with their services. I must say that they have been incredibly responsive during these difficult times in which we find ourselves. Researching new law, propositions, etc. and giving information and suggestions. I would never consider another agency!
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If you are in need of property management services, looking for a rental property, or would like to learn more about DeDe’s Rentals and how we can help you, please contact us today!
Office
1311-A West Steele Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Closed: 12:30pm - 1:00pm for Lunch
Call Us
707.523.4500
DRE #02124826