I going away for 3 weeks this christmas. I was wondering what to do with my house eg switch the radiators on each day or open the windows to prevent damp etc. Any ideas?
2006-12-11 20:51:33 · 7 answers · asked by danny c 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Set rads on for 2 hrs daily and definitely no windows open not even on a safety catch hall light on as soon as evening and on all night and off dawn and NO electric blanket on your bed but as soon as you return make that the first thing you do when you walk in and C/heating on FULL curtains left open and outside security light operating to make it less obvious that the house is unoccupied Have a nice holiday somewhere hot just back from Spain and its cold 2 hrs a.day warm
2006-12-11 22:48:18 · answer #1 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On your Boiler you should have a "Freeze protection" setting to prevent the pipes freezing. Also you should be able to set your timer to come on at certain times of the day to stop any damp. I wouldn't advise leaving any windows open while you are away. Why not ask a family member or even a good neighbour to pop round and check the place for you.
2006-12-11 20:57:03 · answer #2 · answered by boomer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
set heating for a few hrs a day in intervals, also buy some timer switches for lamps and tv so they come on evening that way people wont be any the wiser
2006-12-11 20:54:01 · answer #3 · answered by eyoremum2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a trustworthy neighbour to look after your house
2006-12-11 20:54:18 · answer #4 · answered by Bella 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give key to neighbour,ask them to keep eye on it.
2006-12-11 21:00:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get someone in to housesit...favourite time of year for burgulars
2006-12-11 20:53:40 · answer #6 · answered by Barry G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just lock it up.
2006-12-11 20:54:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋