While You Are Away
Tips For When Your Are Gone
ü Washing machine faucets – Should be turned off or turn off water for the machine in the Moon-Bloc system.
ü Newspapers – Make arrangements to stop newspaper delivery.
ü Mail - Make arrangements to hold or forward mail.
ü Call utilities – Special seasonal rates may be available.
ü Spray for bugs – Inside and out if you do not have a service agreement.
ü Lock all windows and doors – Place large dowels in tracks.
ü Leave a list – of contact phone numbers with a neighbor.
ü Leave a key – with a neighbor.
ü Arrange for someone to flush toilets weekly – If you cover the bowl with plastic wrap, the water will not evaporate so quickly.
ü Arrange for someone to run the water every two weeks in fixtures to fill traps – This eliminates sewer gas buildup. Dishwashers and washing machines should be run once per month to keep seals flexible.
ü Arrange for someone to make sure irrigation system is working – Turn the system on manual, wait for water to flow, and then turn it back to auto. This is important in the heavy rain season.
ü Arrange for someone to check the GFI breaker after heavy rains.
ü Arrange for someone to check for water leakage – Check all windows and doors after rainstorms.
ü Arrange for someone to remove weeds and prune – Even if you have had pre-emergent applied, and to prune trees, shrubs, and cut back sidewalk overhang. Prune all trees and shrubs before you leave.
ü Arrange for someone to check your refrigerator – especially after severe storms.
ü Contact SAV (Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteers) – They will have a patrol car check your home while you are absent.
ü Turn off the answering maching.
ü Cover the shower and close the tub drain – to prevent bugs from entering the house by way of the sewer line.
ü Unplug appliances – Computer, coffee pot timers, fountains, etc.