CLOSING YOUR FL HOME FOR THE SUMMER

CLOSING YOUR FL HOME FOR THE SUMMER

• Clean out your refrigerator
• Run water in all faucets for 10 minutes to flush system, then put olive oil (about one
capful) i n trap t o seal i n moisture
• Turn off the water
• Unplug the hot water heater/Turn off the breaker
• Make sure pool water supply autofill i s still functioning
• Turn off the breaker for the pool heater
• Set the air conditioner a t 7 8 degrees and the dehumidifier at 4 5
• Open all o f the interior doors t o circulate air throughout the home
• Close all o f the curtains and blinds to keep the heat out
• Install surge protectors throughout your home
• Unplug all audio/visual components, including the phone and cable lines
• Unplug the garage door opener
• Clean out gutters and drainage
• Have all stucco cracks sealed and all caulking at windows and doors inspected and
repaired a s necessary
• Inspect grading at the perimeter of your home for Improper slope (All grading should
slope away from the foundation)
• Schedule pest control services
• Bring i n lanal furniture
• Stop newspaper deliverles until your return
• Forward your mail t o your off-season home
• Temporarily discontinue phone, internet, and cable services.
Have someone check on your home once a week and open your garage bi-weekly to let
i n fresh air