TIP OF THE DAY

Tips on securing appliances in your home if you plan to be away for a while:

• Empty the refrigerator, turn it off and open the door.
• If you prefer to leave the frig on, remove all items which
can spoil and add items like bottles of water to retain the cold
and help the unit use less energy, but turn off the ice maker.
• Put 2-3 tbsp. of vegetable oil in the dishwasher to keep
the seals moist. Do not latch the door.
• Also. put vegetable oil in the garbage disposal to prevent
it from locking up.
• Open the door of the clothes washer.
• Unplug other appliances throughout the house.

TIP OF THE DAY

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