Start-Up Services
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- Flush all toilets.
- Turn on main water supply valve, and depressurize lines.
- Re-start water heater at circuit breaker or wall outlet.
- Turn on ice maker.
- Reset A/C or heat.
- Open shutters, drapes, and blinds per your instructions.
- Check that security system is set.
Shutdown Services
- Flush all toilets.
- Turn off main water supply valve, and open faucets to depressurize lines.
- Discard all perishable food items.
- Make sure trash has been removed.
- De-energize water heater at circuit breaker or wall outlet.
- Pour baking soda into garbage disposal.
- Turn off ice maker and discard ice.
- Reset A/C or heat to “away” settings.
- Close shutters, drapes, and blinds per your instructions.
- Open all closet and cabinet doors for air circulation.
- Check that all accessible and unnecessary appliances, TVs, VCRs, DVD players, home theater/sound systems, phones, microwave oven, lamps, computers, stereos, etc. are turned off.
- Check that all windows and doors are secured for extended absence.
- Check that security system is set.
