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Old 08-10-2021, 06:54 AM
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This is the list we use. Feel free to modify the list as you see fit.

Closing The House To Do List


1 Set the house thermostat at 80-82 deg F. Leave the air conditioning on.
2 Turn off the gas at the manifold in the attic.
3 Place the water heater selection valve to the off position.
4 Put a small amount of vegetable oil in the garbage disposal, and run (without water) for 1-3 seconds.
5 Place bleach in the toilet bowl and the tank.
6 Cover the toilet bowl and tank with plastic wrap. Draw a large X on the plastic wrap (for obvious reasons).
7 Take the outside thermometer sensor indoors.
8 Change the batteries in the smoke detectors.
9 Remove everything from the lanai, porch and outside, and place indoors.
10 Turn off the ice maker. Do this prior to turning off the water to the house.
11 Lock all windows and doors (including dead bolts).
12 Run vinegar and water through the Keurig and then run several cups of tap water through to clear the vinegar from the Keurig reservoir.
13 With the exception of lights on timers, unplug everything (washer, dryer, printers, toaster, coffee pot, wireless phones, lamps, etc.).
14 Turn off the water at the valve in the garage. At one of the sinks, release the pressure for both the hot and cold water supplies. Be sure to close the faucet value once the pressure has been released.
15 Pour a small amount of bleach in each sink trap.
16 Put stoppers in all the sinks.
17 Empty and take out all the garbage.
18 After backing the car out of the garage, lower the door, and set the wall pad button to the off position. Or, you can pull the plug on the garage door opener.

These actions do not have to be done necessarily in this order.