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[chokdee]

Hi Airbnb hosts - what’s the most unexpected ‘emergency’ you’ve dealt with at a short-term rental and what did you wish you had prepared (tools, instructions, vendor list, guest script, photos, etc.)?

[ChrisFromTheOC]

Bad capacitor in the HVAC unit during a Las Vegas summer on the day a guest is checking in. We now have a subscription to a local HVAC company where they come and do a yearly check-up which tests the components. Before a capacitor goes bad it will apparently show up on the reading outside the listed threshold so you can replace it before it breaks.

[lpc1677]

For us we've had two plumbing issues where we had to call a plumber. It's amazing what guests will try to flush down the toilet. Pro-tip - don't try to skimp and save $100 on a cheap toilet, buy a nice one (American Standard, Kohler) with a powerful flush.