The following list is everything that needs to be done when opening the house for the summer and closing it down in the fall.

How to OPEN the condo:

1.  Turn on the light in the utility closet and turn on the hot water tank (circuit 3&4)
2. Turn on the water by turning the yellow handle to the right.
3. Plug in pipe warmer (if it’s not already on), orange cord over the door handle, in the winter.
4. Run water through all sinks and flush all toilets to get air out of the lines.
5. Turn on power strip for the main floor TV
6. Turn on power strip in master bedroom for TV

How to CLOSE the condo:

1. Vacuum and wipe down all surfaces – carpets, rugs, hard floors, bathrooms and kitchen counters, and tables.
2. All dishes cleaned and put away
3. Leave all beds and towels in the rooms, but nothing on the floors
4. Fold blankets and put all things back where you found them.
5. All electric heaters and appliances unplugged.
6. Deck door locked and draft blocker in place
7. Bedroom curtains closed and all lights off
8. Empty garbage and take to the shed
9. Turn hot water tank off (circuits 3&4)
10. Turn off water
11. Drain pipes by flushing all toilets, opening all water spigots and hold the hose over opening on the floor in utility room (blue twist handle)
12. Leave cabinets to water pipes open and close all toilet lids
13. Make sure both heaters are set to 64 degrees, in the winter. Make sure both heaters are off in the  summer.
14. Make sure all windows and doors are shut and locked.
15. Close basement door and main floor door
16. Lock front door (make sure it is completely shut by trying to open it after)

Campfires

Campfires are regulated in Maine, but all they ask is that you register online the day you are planning on having a Campfire. Visit the site: burningpermit.com and use zone 9 when you register.