Checklist

Here is a checklist for closing up your apartment for long periods of time, perhaps for a trip "up-north" -

A bird resting on the snow

• Set humidistat and thermostat per instructions on your unit
• Turn off circuit breaker to hot water heater
• Turn off refrigerator and then leave refrigerator door open
• Put ice maker arm up and turn off water valve to ice maker
• Do not leave opened boxes and jars in cabinets
• Make sure windows and doors are secure
• Move all balcony furniture inside
• Have hurricane shutters in place (June thru November)
• Leave closet and cabinet doors open slightly
• Notify post office to forward or hold mail
• Notify newspapers to discontinue delivery
• Notify security
• Check with the office for other questions you may have