Charles Street
Appliances
Stove and Fridge
Your apartment is unfurnished, but includes a kitchen stove and refrigerator. Both major appliances require regular cleaning and maintenance for which the resident is responsible. Your fridge and oven should be cleaned regularly, as well as grease splatters from the walls and ceiling of your kitchen. Grease and other food particles attract pests, and can result in fires or smoke. Stovetop elements and rings are removable and can be cleaned with oven cleaner or baking soda and vinegar.
Many refrigerators in these buildings are not frost-free models. This means that you need to defrost your fridge every 6-12 months to ensure that it continues to operate properly. Overfilled refrigerator and freezer compartments will result in less air flow throughout the unit. Please avoid overfilling these compartments.
How to Defrost Your Fridge
- Turn the thermostat to the OFF position.
- Remove all the contents of the fridge and freezer.
- Leave the fridge door open so that the frost can melt. If you are short on time, or have perishable goods, you can place a metal bowl or pot of hot water in the freezer to speed the defrost process.
- Do not ever use a sharp object to crack the ice – if you puncture the wall of the freezer you will be held responsible for its replacement.
Air Conditioners
All window mounted air conditioners must be installed and removed through Housing Services at a cost paid for by residents.
Please contact Housing Services to book your appointment – this is required to ensure safe, secure and consistent installation. There are a limited number of weekly appointments available, and these fill up quickly in summer months, so please book your appointment well in advance to ensure your air conditioner is installed or removed by your desired date.
In humid weather, condensation from the air conditioner above may drip onto your unit, potentially causing impact noise. To help prevent this, we recommend installing a drip cushion. If you choose to install a drip cushion during your initial AC installation, there is no additional cost (the tenant must provide the cushion). However, if your AC unit is already installed and you wish to add a drip cushion later, an installation fee, equivalent to the cost of removing and re-installing the unit, will apply.
It is strictly prohibited to install or remove an air conditioner yourself – this is in your lease and is Not Negotiable.
Please also note that:
- You are permitted to have only one air conditioner in your apartment
- Air conditioners can only be installed in living rooms
- The maximum size is 21.5″ wide x 17″ high
- The voltage must be 120V. The maximum cooling capacity is 6,000-10,000 BTU
- Do not purchase a U shape style air conditioner as they will not work in our slider style windows
We are not responsible for the condition of your air conditioner unit; therefore, we advise you to ensure the unit is in good operating condition before the window installation date. Air conditioning units that are less than three-five years old are recommended.
Portable residential air-conditioner units are also permitted. These units do not need to be installed by the residence contractor: it is the responsibility of the resident to ensure the proper installation and maintenance of this unit as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Venting must not protrude outside of the window or damage the window or window frame.
The safety of our residents and community members is extremely important to us. Remember that breaking the terms of your lease may lead to eviction. Any damages due to appliance leaking will be charged to the resident.
If you have questions about the cost of an installation or removal or have questions about the procedure, please contact Housing Services by phone at 416-978-8304 or in person.
Prohibited Appliances
Your lease states that you are STRICTLY prohibited from having, installing and/or using any these of these appliances:
- Dishwashers
- Washing machines
- Dryers
- Bidets
Each unit’s plumbing is connected to several others, meaning any drain clog, or change in demand of the water supply will affect others in your building. When you use portable appliances you negatively impact every unit on your riser.
Negative Effects of Prohibited Appliances
Floods
Floods and sink overflow in neighbouring units.
Electrical
Loss
Electrical loss and damages due to the appliances’ large electrical load capacity.
Extreme
Temperatures
No hot or cold water in units on the same riser or extremely hot or freezing water in neighbouring units.
Residents are responsible for paying repair costs that may be needed if damage occurs!
If you are found to be storing one of these appliances in your apartment, you will need to remove it immediately, with your unit being subject to inspection to confirm its removal. Repeated presence or use of appliances will result in eviction for interfering with others’ enjoyment of their apartments and/or for causing damage to your apartment or others.