Preparing to leave for vacation is just as important as planning your actual vacation. Without proper preparations, you will return home to unexpectedly high bills, leaks, and damage. To save you money and unnecessary maintenance costs, we put together a list of easy steps you can take to prepare your home for vacation.
Turn Off and Unplug Appliances
A simple way to reduce your bills while you are away on vacation is to completely shut off and unplug appliances. In some cases, even when you turn the appliance off it still may be sucking your money. To avoid this, unplug standard appliances in your household such as kitchen appliances, lamps, and gaming consoles.
Turn off Heating and Air Conditioning
It’s no secret that the air conditioning and heater can run up the electricity bill pretty quickly. Therefore, an easy way to reduce costs while you are vacationing is to shut off the unit completely. If the weather outside will make your home too cold or hot upon arrival, adjust the thermostat close to the temperature of the outside air. While this won’t eliminate the cost of the electricity bill, it will certainly help.
Turn Off Water
If you leave your water supply turned on when you leave for vacation, you run the risk of damaging sinks, dishwashers, toilets, etc. And if there is a leak, you will notice a pricey water bill when you return from your vacation. They can even turn dangerous if you don’t take proper care of them before you leave. All it takes is a small leak to turn into a flooding disaster. Prepare your home for vacation by fixing any leaks before you head out the door.
Turn Off the Lights
You should always double check to ensure that all lights are shut off before leaving for vacation. Doing this is another easy way to prevent high electricity bill. If you have children, be sure to check their rooms to ensure that all appliances and lights are turned off.
Conclusion
Preparing your house for vacation is never fun, but it is just as important as planning your hotel rooms and activities. Forgetting to take care of your plumbing, electronics, and air conditioning units can end in a nasty repair bill, electricity or water bill. And remember, always lock your doors and set alarms before ever leaving your home for an extended vacation away from the house!
