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Old 03-19-2013, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by justjim View Post
Leave the Frige on----Best to keep it running. Dishwasher, disposal and washer should also be run while you are gone----golf cart too. In order to do this hire a Home Watch Service. A good Home Watch will have a check list and work with you so your big investment will be protected until you return. Lightning could strike or you could have a power surge so you need someone to be watching your house IMHO. Unexpected things can happen.
I totally agree! We have always hired a Home Watch company, money well spent. They take care of our interior, flush toilets, check security, etc. If we leave in a rush and forget to unplug an appliance, they check and make sure everything has been done. They run our golf cart occasionally. If our lawn or pest contractors need to be called, they'll take care of it. They even tell us if we have faulty sprinkler heads!
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