9762 Dragonfly Drive in Frisco is a spacious 5 bedroom, 4 bath, 2 dinning area’s home.  The master bedroom is located down stairs, 4 bedrooms (smallest is 11X17) and game-room are upstairs.  All walk-in closets through out the home. Jack and Jill Bathroom upstairs.  2story entry and family room windows on back of the house, granite / ceramic.  House is being SOLD AS-IS.  Buyer will need to make all repairs, the low price is due to the repairs.  Great Deal on this Frisco home!  Make an Offer!

Award winning Frisco ISD schools for this home are Christie Elementary, Clark Middle, and Frisco High School.

If you are interested in homes for sale in Frisco, homes for sale in Plano, homes for sale in Allen and homes for sale in McKinney are TEAMDECELL is who you need to call.  TEAMDECELL sells homes in the Frisco, Plano, Allen, and McKinney Area primarily.  They are your home experts and offer excellent customer service. 214-975-3210

Winterizing Your Home and money saving home tips

Now that winter is upon is there are a few things to do to prevent damage to your most prized possession, your home. 

• Disconnect all hoses from the house.  Even if you have anti-siphon spouts, if a hose is attached they will malfunction. Don’t forget to drain the hose before you throw it in the garage.
• Get one of those insulated covers for the water spouts for additional protection.
• Go outside after dark and look back at your doors and make sure that you don’t see any light around the seal area.  Lowes and Home Depot sell replacement seals that are easy to install. 
• If you have solar screens now is the time to take them off and store in the garage or attic.  You don’t want to block any of the sun this time of year (it helps warm the house)
• Where ever your furnace is located (Attic, closet, or the garage) put Clorox in the main drain condensate and the secondary condensate.  Since the A/C units won’t be running for a while any water in those lines will turn to mold and clog the line and cause you a problem in the spring.
• If you still have an old thermostat, consider a programmable one.  They will save you untold amounts of money.  If you have a programmable one now check it to make sure that all the settings are what you want them to be. 
• Make sure that all the windows in the home are shut tight and latched.
• Drain the water heater completely to clean the sediment out of the bottom of the tank.  This will prevent corrosion and give additional years of life to your hot water heater.
• If your water heater is in the attic or the garage consider wrapping it in insulation.
• If you have electric water heaters consider adding a timer to them.  This will save huge amounts of money.  Set the timer to turn on in the morning when showers are being taken and then turn on in the evening when you’re cooking and cleaning the dishes.  Why heat your water for 24 hours when you only need about 4 to 5 hours.
• Don’t forget to add fuel stabilize to your lawn a garden equipment.  Once you add it run the engine for a few minutes to make sure that the stabilizer gets into the carburetor

This information is provided by TEAM DECELL you local real estate experts.

If you are interested in talking to someone about your options please call us.  If you are interested in homes for sale in Frisco,  Plano,  Allen and  in McKinney area TEAMDECELL is who you need to call.  We also assist our clients with New Construction as well.  We are your home town experts and offer excellent customer service.  214-975-3210

Heater

• Furnace cycles on and off frequently.

The furnace filter is an important component for the proper operation of a furnace. If the filter gets clogged, it will not allow the furnace to circulate properly, which can result in these symptoms. The blower door switch will automatically turn the unit off when the door to the filter is opened. You can simply replace the filter to save time and money!

Make sure nothing is closer then 18 inches from all output vents and intake grilles. To ensure adequate airflow NOTHING should be blocking them.

• Heater will not turn on.

This usually indicates NO electricity is getting to the unit. Most furnaces installed in the last 15 years have a switch located on the inside of the front panel known as the blower door switch. The panel needs to be properly aligned and completely closed to activate this switch. The purpose of the switch is to prevent the furnace from coming on when you change the filter. If that doesn’t solve the problem, make sure the thermostat is set to the temperature you desire and is set on automatic. Finally, check the circuit breaker or contact the gas company to check out your unit or relight your pilot light, the gas company will do this for free!

• Fan will not shut off.

Check that the thermostat is not set on “fan”. Some furnaces are equipped with a “summer switch”. This is located on the side of the furnace and is used primarily in the summer months to circulate air throughout the home. Turn the switch setting to “OFF” to stop the fan function.

• Wall Furnace pilot will not light.

The local utility company may provide this service for free. Please contact them for assistance and ask if they will relight your pilot light. If they don’t, please contact our Customer Service department and ORHP will dispatch a contractor to service your heating system.

For more information or a referral please call TEAM DECELL at 214-975-3210

Garbage Disposal

• Disposal does not make any sound when the switch is turned on. The most likely cause is no power to the unit.

1.) Most disposals have a “Reset” button on the bottom or side of the unit, this acts as a “built in” circuit breaker. Depress this button to reset the unit.
2.) If step 1 does not help, try resetting the designated circuit breaker in your electrical panel.

• If the disposal makes any sound at all (i.e. buzzing) when turned on, it probably means the unit has power but is jammed.

Use an “Allen” wrench to un-jam the unit. This is a five sided tool (”L” shaped) that will fit into the bottom of the disposal ($2-$3 at a hardware store). With the unit turned off or unplugged, insert this into the bottom of the disposal. Move it clockwise and counter clockwise to loosen the jammed unit. Sometimes you can reach into the disposal and remove the item if it is large enough. Always Unplug The Garbage Disposal Before Reaching Into The Unit. Once you believe the unit to be clear of the jam, plug the unit back in and turn the disposal on to see if it rotates!

• Disposal drains slowly.

Pour 1 cup each of baking soda, salt & vinegar. Pour baking soda & salt into drain, immediately followed by vinegar. Let sit for approximately 15-20 minutes. As you wait, boil a pot of water. After the 15-20 minutes, pour the boiling water down the drain to flush the pipes out. Note: Do not use this remedy if you have already used a store-bought remedy in the same drain.

• Disposal doesn’t seem to chop the food well or drain has an odor.

Fill an ice cube tray ½ full of vinegar and ½ full of water. Once the cubes are frozen, place them down the disposal 2-3 cubes a week for about a month and this will not only sharpen the blades, but keep your drain clean at the same time! (Lemon peels also work well for odors).

If you need more information or a contractor referral contact TEAM DECELL. Call 214-975-3210.

Garage Door Opener

• The door does not open or close smoothly.

Garage door openers have a tension knob on the back of the opener which needs to be adjusted to the weight of the door. In the winter, wooden doors may absorb moisture thus making them heavier. This will result in the door operating with a “jerking” motion.

The tension knob is located on the back, side or front exterior of the opener. There are usually indicators that read “higher/lower” or “increase/decrease”. Adjust this knob slightly to one direction, test the door, if that doesn’t help, turn the knob the other direction, until you are satisfied with the door’s function.

• Door reverses in mid-opening or closing.

Remove any obstructions in the hinge/spring area. Most units have an automatic reversing feature in the event the door hits an obstruction.

Many units have an “electric eye” or sensor that may become obstructed. If so, remove the obstruction. At times these sensors may become misaligned. If the light on the sensor is blinking, it means the two sensors are not aligned and need to be adjusted to become aligned. Once alignment is made, the lights will discontinue to “blink” and the “obstruction” will be eliminated.

For more Information or if you need a referral contact TEAM DECELL.

Electrical

• No power to an outlet.
  First try resetting your circuit breaker. If that isn’t effective, and a bathroom or kitchen outlet is affected, it could be a tripped GFI. The GFI is a “mini” breaker located inside an outlet within 10 feet of water (ie: a sink). This GFI “button” tends to be red with test/reset noted on it, located directly on the outlet cover. This prevents electrocution by shutting off power immediately if electrical current comes in contact with water.

  A GFI is most likely located:

  1.) In the bathroom.
  2.) In the kitchen.
  3.) In the garage.
  4.) At the circuit breaker panel box.

  Regardless of where it is located, it is likely that all the kitchen and bathroom circuits are hooked through this outlet. Builders generally install one GFI and then wire other outlets through it. Look in these areas for the GFI and be sure the reset button is depressed.

• No power to an outlet or a specific light switch does not work.
  Replacing an outlet or switch is actually a very minor repair. With the power turned off to the area, it is not at all dangerous. The parts can be purchased for around $5 and the local hardware store can walk you through the steps to replace.

Dishwasher

• The dishwasher will not drain.
  The dishwasher does not necessarily have a mechanical malfunction if it does not drain properly. Read on for our simple ways to cure this problem!

  1.) Inside the dishwasher at the bottom of the unit there is what looks like an upside down cup. This is the float or pressure switch that should move up and down freely. Gently attempt to move it, if any large food particles, glass, plastic, etc. have become lodged under this switch, remove them so the unit can function properly.

  2.) If the float switch is ok, then there may be a clog in the air gap. This is the hose that runs under the sink from the dishwasher to the silver cap on top of the sink. There may be an obstruction in the line or in the air gap itself. Remove the silver or plastic cap that exposes the air gap. If you see an obstruction (ie: food particles, etc.), remove them. If no obstruction is visible, the top of the air gap should pop or unscrew. Remove it to find out if you can see any other obstruction. If still no obstruction is visible, invert a plastic cup over the air gap opening (making sure the cup is suctioned tightly to the sink) then advance the dishwasher timer to the drain cycle to start pumping water through the line. If the obstruction is in the line, it should be pressurized out of the air gap opening. Be sure to keep your hand on the cup to prevent the water pressure from pushing it out of place. If the water runs through the air gap, shut off the dishwasher and reassemble the air gap.

  3.) If the disposal was recently replaced, the installer may have failed to remove the plug on the side of the disposal where the drain hose connects, thus the unit will not drain. This plug normally requires a special tool and can be rather difficult to remove. To prevent damaging the unit, contact the installer directly to remove the plug.

• The dishwasher leaks from the door.
  Liquid soap suds cause leakage around the door. Switching to powder soap will solve this problem. If you have been using liquid soap, place a cup of vinegar in the dishwasher and run it through a cycle. This will remove the remaining liquid soap from the system. If this does not solve the problem, refer to the above solution. The leakage could be a result of the unit not draining properly.
• Water sprays or drains out of the air gap.
  This means there is a clog in the line between the air gap and the disposal. The hose under the sink can be removed very easily and the clog can be removed. Be sure to re-attach the hose entirely to prevent any leakage problems.
• The dishwasher is not cleaning the dishes well/soap is not dissolving.
  Soap properly dissolves if the water temperature is above 140 degrees. Try increasing the temperature on the water heater or run the faucet at the kitchen sink until it comes out hot prior to starting the dishwasher.

Cooktop/Oven Range

• Gas burner on the cooktop is not heating evenly.

Clean orfices on burner with a toothpick, toothbrush or pipe cleaner. This will increase gas flow and provide an even flame.

• Electric burner won’t come on or doesn’t heat evenly.

Make sure the burner coil is completely plugged in. Electric burners can be purchased for much less then a contractor’s service call!

• Oven will not heat to desired temperature.

Most likely the calibration needs to be adjusted on the thermostat. Many times the manufacturer can assist in re-calibrating over the phone, depending on the type of unit. Note: A 10-20 degree variance is normal per some manufacturers.

• Oven will not turn on at all.

(If electric) Try resetting the designated circuit breaker in your electrical panel. If that doesn’t help, check the dial; it may be on “time bake”. The oven will not turn on without a time being programmed into the unit. Either set a time or reset the oven to bake or broil.

• Right rear burner becomes warm when oven is on.

The vent for the oven is located in the right rear burner area and this area may heat up while the oven is in use or if the unit is self cleaning.

• Self-clean feature will not turn on.

If you haven’t used the self-clean before and are unsure how your unit operates, operating instructions can be obtained from the manufacturer. Check the dials for the self-clean setting. Be sure the door latch is closed.

• Oven will not open (locked).

Reset the self-clean dials to the off position and gently open the locking mechanism.