We don't live in TV yet, but we will probably be in the same boat as you. Below are some things that I have copied over the past few months in order to be prepared. Use this info as needed.
* Turn A/C up to 82 (no higher).
* Turn fridge and freezer down to "2"; turn off ice maker. Close shutoff valve to ice maker, if possible.
* Turn electric water heater and electric range off at breaker box
* At a minimum, close lids to toilets -- covering with plastic wrap even better.
* Cover/put in stoppers/close all drains.
* Turn off water (usually in garage unless a CYV, then in front in the round, pink or purple pipe).
* Unplug as much of the electricals as possible.
* During hurricane season, bring in lanai/outdoor furniture.
* If you have a gas cart, add stabilizer; if electrical, keep it plugged in (ask a neighbor to unplug it during a major lightning storm).
* Lock garage door and disconnect opener from door.
* Be sure all doors and windows are locked (a wooden dowel in sliding doors is a good idea as well).
Do remember that if you are gone for more than 30 days and your house is not checked on a weekly basis, your insurance company will not cover any damage done to your home. So, as long as you come down every month, you should be covered for everything but burglary but that's not covered whether your home is watched or not. If you plan to make it something like every 5-6 weeks, then you need to have someone watch your home. Do not ask neighbors to check your home on a regular basis -- their liability if something happens to your home is quite high.
1. Shut off main water valve in garage. Put washing machine water in the “off” position. Turn off ice maker.
2. Turn hot water tank to “low” or “vacation”.
3. Bring all lanai furniture into living room. Put coasters or cardboard under legs.
4. Place saran cling wrap over toilets and lids down to prevent evaporation.
5. Set A/C to 80-82 degrees and activate “cool setting”.
6. Throw out food in fridge that will not keep. Put opened crackers and bread in fridge or freezer.
7. Lock all doors and windows and place dowel rods in slider. Also lock screen in lanai.
8. Close all blinds.
9. Close all drains in sinks and utility sink.
10. Put garage door in “lock out” position. Unplug GDO.
11. Open all closets for circulation.
12. Prop open dishwasher.
13. Disconnect computer, TV , cable lines, night light, computer.
14. Pour cap-full of cooking oil in garbage disposal and turn “on” for a couple of seconds. Put stopper in sinks.
15. Make sure golf cart charger unplugged.
16. Change furnace filter if it is flashing on thermostat. If changed you need to hit the “filter” button on the thermostat to stop the blinking.med the risk and the insurance company will go after them if they forgot to check, etc.).
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