On not breaking things - like refrigerators and air conditioners

All,

Quick tips, in case you didn't know:

1. Running your refrigerator/freezer at the coldest temperature setting for long periods of time can actually break the unit. Yes, it will actually freeze up! The motor and chilling coils will actually freeze and break the refrigerator/freezer.

a. Proper setting is about halfway on the dial in your unit – if the dial goes 1-5, set it to 3. If the dial goes 1-9, set it to 5 or 6. This way you chill the food but not the motor.

2. The other thing that can freeze is your air conditioner. While we’ve had a very warm summer here in Philly, as the weather starts to cool down, it’s important to adjust the temperature setting on the A/C unit. Much in the same way a refrigerator chills, so does the A/C, and if you leave it at the coldest setting when it cools down outside, the motor inside will freeze.

a. It’s best to set it between 68-72 if you prefer a cooler experience. Anything lower should only be run for short period of time, otherwise you may be soon calling the office and asking for a new A/C unit.

Today's tips are brought to you by the letters A & C, the number 62 and the color ice blue.

Cheers,
RD Will

Who own's the sad, purple bike?

Hey Triangle folk,

Do you own a purple mountain bike that is leaning against the light post behind the grill in the courtyard at Triangle? If so, please remove it, as the bike looks like it needs to be put out of its misery. Seriously, it needs a little TLC! If you'd like you can donate it to the Maintenance Dept. Otherwise, please take care to remove it or it will be removed within the next couple of days.

Thanks and have a great day!
Cheers,
RD Will

Shampoo makes everything better!

Okay, the above statement may not be entirely true - an ugly dog that get's shampooed is now a wet, ugly dog...but most things are improved by a good shampoo. So, in the hopes of making things look a little bit better and smell a little bit fresher, the carpet in the hallways at Podiatry (floors 2-7) will be shampooed on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Be careful not to slip and fall, as the carpet will be a little slick until it dries.

Have a great day,
RD Will

Water shut off in Triangle apartments - Wed, Aug. 26, 7:30AM-5PM

All,

Good morning. Due to ongoing repairs to water pipes that currently deliver water to the Triangle complex, water will again be shut down to Triangle Complex from 7:30AM-5PM on Wed, Aug. 26.

Graduate Housing apologizes for any inconvenience.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 215-204-5165, or graduatehousing@temple.edu

Have a great day,
RD Will