[bobfl]

Barefoot, I have some experience doing this for the last seven years in Southwest Florida. My house is for sale now and we hope to move to TV when its sold.

I have a surge protector in the box but I unplug/disconnect everything I can. Pretty bad lightning storms around Florida in the Summer

We redirect the mail through the post office every year and really have not had big problems.

Don't have a golf cart but I do leave a car here for six months using a battery tender with float charge capability and car has started up every time when I return. With the larger batteries in a golf cart you may need something stronger, look up battery tenders on Google.

Always have covered toilets with Saran wrap, both North and South, to prevent drying out due to evaporation which could possibly let sewer gas into the house.

We put Comcast on vacation mode and it saves a few bucks, We call a few days before we return to have them turn it back on.

I put vegetable oil down drains that I can't close (Shower) But I do it to prevent evaporation of the water in the trap. (Oil floats on top)

I have a Humidistat and my cost for electricity in the Summer is about $18 per month.
(House is 1930 sq. Ft. under air)
The setting for humidistat and thermostat for the Summer varies depending on if it is installed in series or parallel with the thermostat. Usually there will directions with the Humidistat as to wiring and setting. Bottom line is: Well worth the cost!

I always have Air serviced in late April. So far so good on that.

I talked to Refrigerator service guy and he said to leave it running. He said that if disconnected they sometimes won't start up without a service call. I have been leaving mine on with no problems. Store sugar and flour and cereals inside it to keep critters away.

Pour a little water into the bottom of dishwasher to keep seals from drying out. Have homewatch service replenish it occasionally.

In my opinion the most important thing to do is TURN WATER OFF!. Every big problem I have heard of down here has had water involved.

Hope this helps

Bob