I think our gas hot water heater has a setting labeled "Vacation" - probably just very low setting. That's what we do, along with all the stuff above. Have not had a problem in 7 years. Also, if you are a snowbird, well worth it to have a humidistadt or new thermostat that has a humidity setting installed. Handy people can do it themselves.
We also think it's well worth it, and not very expensive, to have a home watch person check the house every week. At least you could catch potential problems early (like a malfunctioning a/c) and have more peace of mind.
Much easier, in our minds at least, to leave a house for several months in Florida than all winter up north.
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