Utilities Editor

Access the Utilities Editor by expanding House Info in the Inventory Explorer, selecting Utilities, then clicking on the Edit button in the Browse View.

The Utilities Editor is separated into two parts: Details and Media. Use the tabs at the top of the details portion of the window to navigate between the Electrical, Plumbing, Climate, Security, and Other sections.

You can open the details of a specific tab by double-clicking on it. For example, double-click on Plumbing to open the Plumbing tab in the Utilities Editor.

Attach various forms of media on the right. In addition to images of your utilities, photograph or scan any related warranties or invoices.

Navigate from one image to the next using the left and right arrows. For more information, see Attaching Media.

Utilities Details

Electrical

Describe the electrical system in your home (e.g. fuse/circuit breakers, amperage, wiring material) along with the data services in your home (e.g. cable, LAN, satellite TV).

Plumbing

Enter any information on the plumbing in your home (e.g. copper or PVC piping, storm and sewer combined, condition), hot water source (e.g. hot water storage tank, immersion heater, condition, age, manufacturer), and sewer and storm drainage systems (e.g. size, materials, sumps, ejectors).

Climate

Describe your heating system (e.g. furnace, boiler, fuel, manufacturer, age, condition), air conditioning system (e.g. central, window units, dehumidifiers), and fireplaces(e.g. number, location, traditional, high-efficiency, chimneys).

Security

List all fire safety precautions (e.g. smoke and fire alarms, fire extinguishers, escape ladders, sprinkler systems) and security systems (e.g. alarms, security company, call-out).

Other

List any additional information about the utilities of your home, such as intercom systems, scheduled repairs and installations.