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Originally Posted by redwitch
55 and 82. If you have one of the new programmable thermostats, simply put it on vacation mode. It is set for proper temperatures to work with its humidistat. If you are not going to have your house checked by someone, a dehumidistat is a very good investment.
Other good things to do are turn your water to the house off; fill plastic bags with ice and place one over any drainpipe, especially the shower; put some toilet bowl cleaner or bleach in each toilet, cover bowl with plastic wrap; put your garage door on lock; unplug fridge and be sure to leave doors open; open all closet and cabinet doors; get a surge protector from SECO.
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And have someone check your house inside and out periodically. Have them flush toilets (replace toilet cleaner)and turn water on at each sink for a moment, this prevents trap drying out and letting sewer gasses in. Definitely turn your water off inside the house. Quarter turn valve usually near garage door on inside of outside wall.
BTW, not a bad idea to turn water off even for short absences. This bit of advise based on a personal and unpleasant experience,