714-997-3486 You aren't the only one who needs to prep for vacation. Your home, too, needs a bit of special attention before you head out of town. The following tips from Harts Services can help you ready your space before you hit the road. Change the setting on the water heater – There is no need to heat water in an empty home. A lot of homeowners don't realize their water heater may have a vacation mode for this very purpose. Prior to leaving, adjust the water heater to vacation mode. If the water heater does not have a vacation mode, turn the temperature down. This will save a significant amount of money on utility bills. Turn off the water while you're away – The last thing you want is to come home to a high bill due to a leak, or worse, flooding. If there's an emergency water shutoff valve in a convenient location, that can be used to turn off the water supply. If not, special tools can be inexpensively purchased and used to shut the water off at the wat...