Home Shutdown Tips

PREPARATION OF HOME FOR SUMMER MONTHS

TURN OFF main water valve for the inside of home only. You will want to leave your outdoor water going for landscaping

• Set water heaters to “Vacation” and unplug recirculating pumps
• Toilets should be flushed; water should be run through all sinks and drains every few weeks to avoid smells. Make sure water is turned on and then back off again for this procedure
• Cover all drains & or close stoppers. Keep toilets shut
• Clean and store outdoor furniture and cushions in the garage
• Wash doorway mats and store in garage
• Empty all wastebaskets and trash compactors
• Turn off gas valve at BBQ
• Put cover on BBQ
• Lock all windows and doors
• Close all curtains and blinds
• Remove batteries from fireplace igniters and remotes
• Cover the front of the fireplaces with green garbage bags to avoid outside heat entering the house.
• Temp setting 88 degrees for A/C on all thermostats
• Take all Batteries out of remotes for TV’s ceiling fans and electric shade
• Turn off icemakers in all refrigerators
• Set refrigerators to 43-45 if empty (Normal is 38)
  Set Freezer to +5 if empty (Normal is 0)
  Set Cooler Drawers to 45 if empty (Normal 34-36)
  Turn Wine coolers off but leave doors ajar (if empty)
• Turn off all electronics
• Unplug power to modem & unplug TV
• Unscrew hoses and store in garage
• Clean gutters
• Clean golf carts – prepare them for summer by charging and putting in the tow position. Make sure batteries have water in them if water based.
• Cars & golf carts should be driven every few weeks during summer months to avoid tire damage and battery failure