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Old 08-11-2011, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by hedoman View Post
We set the AC at 81 turn the water heater the the lowest (coldest setting) and turn the fridge to warmest setting (NOT the freezer. Keeping the water heater on keeps sediment from forming. Close all drapes, spray bug stuff and drop the lids on the toilet.
Also, leave your ceiling fans running on low and open closet doors. If we are leaving for an extended period, we also put shallow bowls of (cheap) coffee in several rooms. It seems to keep the house smelling fresh. Our Housewatch Company checks our home every two weeks.
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