What happens if something goes wrong while on vacation?
Murphy’s Law for travelers: If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong while you’re on vacation—which is arguably the worst time a household calamity can strike. Coming home from your honeymoon, African safari or Mediterranean cruise can be gloomy.
Is it safe to leave your house empty while on vacation?
To make matters worse, a house or apartment left empty while its owners are traveling is a tempting target for criminals. We don’t want to scare you—or leave you fearing for your treasured belongings while basking on a Caribbean beach.
What to unplug and turn off when you leave for summer vacation?
Modems and routers: These are literally always on and using power. Unplug them and you’ll not only save some energy cost, but you’ll avoid having your Wi-Fi hacked into while you’re gone.
What happens when you come home from a vacation?
Coming home from your honeymoon, African safari or Mediterranean cruise can be gloomy. But returning from a memorable journey and learning something has gone seriously wrong at home can be downright devastating. To make matters worse, a house or apartment left empty while its owners are traveling is a tempting target for criminals.
Modems and routers: These are literally always on and using power. Unplug them and you’ll not only save some energy cost, but you’ll avoid having your Wi-Fi hacked into while you’re gone.
What should I do when I get back from vacation?
If you don’t want to do that, at least turn the temperature setting down. Make sure you turn it back on (or back up) at least an hour before you try to shower when you get back. Main water supply: This won’t save you money initially, but it could save you some if there’s a potential leak.
When to turn off the air conditioner on vacation?
If you are going on a longer vacation (anything over three days), the Department of Energy recommends taking a much more drastic step to save money on your utility bill. Instead of setting the thermostat just slightly higher, change it to a temperature between 85 and 90 degrees. Alternatively, you could turn off the air conditioner altogether.
What happens if you leave your home empty for a few months?
If you post that you are leaving your home empty for a few months, you may be sending strangers an invitation to burglarize your home. Avoid telling the world your home is going to be empty. BONUS VIDEO: Tips to keep your home safe while you’re on vacation Do you have any other suggestions when leaving a home empty? Please leave a comment below.