{"id":578,"date":"2016-08-02T21:29:43","date_gmt":"2016-08-02T21:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vladanzlatic.com\/airpro\/wordpress\/?p=578"},"modified":"2020-10-14T00:40:25","modified_gmt":"2020-10-14T00:40:25","slug":"preparing-your-home-before-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/profrepairing.com\/en\/preparing-your-home-before-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing Your Home Before Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ready for a vacation?<\/h3>\n

Your home should be too! Careful planning can not only help protect your home and your belongings while you travel, but also provide your family with some energy savings to spend on souvenirs! Follow these five simple tips to prepare your home for your absence.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s a weekend road-trip or stay at the lake house, remember to follow some of these energy-saving tips to avoid unnecessary expenses while you\u2019re away.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

1. Turn off the lights<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you decide to keep any of your lights on as a security measure, invest in an automatic timer. It can be programmed to turn on your lights during late evening and early morning hours while preventing wasted energy during the day.<\/p>\n

2. Turn down your air conditioner.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

While it\u2019s important to keep the air circulating in your home while you\u2019re gone, you can drastically cut down on energy usage by turning your thermostat up to 85 degrees. If you have a programmable thermostat, simply use the \u201cvacation\u201d feature to maintain safe and efficient indoor temperatures while you\u2019re gone.<\/p>\n

3. Unplug appliances and electronics.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Even when they\u2019re turned off, anything that\u2019s plugged into the wall can continue to consume energy. By unplugging your devices or using a smart power strip, you\u2019ll avoid wasting standby power. Don’t forget to unplug your washer and dryer, too.<\/p>\n

4. Adjust your water heater(s). <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Turn your water heater down to “low” or to “vacation\u201d mode. If your pool also uses a heater, consider purchasing a pool cover that will help minimize heat loss so that you can avoid the cost to reheat it.<\/p>\n

5. Refrigerator: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019ll only be gone a few days, turn your refrigerator\u2019s thermostat up a few degrees. If you\u2019ll be gone more than two weeks, clean and empty the refrigerator, prop the door open, and unplug the unit.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s a weekend road-trip or stay at the lake house, remember to follow some of these energy-saving tips to avoid unnecessary expenses while you\u2019re away.<\/p>\n

Call AirPro Expert at 1-800-123-4567<\/h3>\n

To set up an appointment with one of our Experts who check your current systems for efficiency improvements!<\/p>\n

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