According to a newly commissioned study by Schlage, going on vacation is a job in itself.
The data was collected through a recent survey of 2,000 American homeowners found that the average person has at least six tasks on their to-do list to get ready for vacation.
Schlage states that near the top of the list were items like doing last-minute shopping (70%), cleaning the house (54%), making sure friends and family have a key to the house in case of an emergency (50%), unplugging appliances (38%) and setting the lights on a timer (28%).
Here’s a list of how all the other chores stack up:
Pack: 83%
Do last-minute shopping for things to take on the trip: 70%
Clean the house: 54%
Make sure neighbors or family have a key to the house in case of an emergency: 50%
Arrange for someone to care for the pet: 47%
Clean out the refrigerator: 46%
Arrange transportation: 45%
Unplug appliances: 38%
Pause regular deliveries (groceries, newspapers, etc.): 31%
Set the lights on a timer: 28%
Download travel apps: 20%
Program the home alarm: 19%
Arranging for a house sitter: 12%
Pick up dry cleaning: 7%
Conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Schlage, the survey looked at homeowners’ pre-vacation checklists to see which home safety measures are top of mind and which fall through the cracks before jetting off.
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“A secure home means a worry-free vacation,” says Tim Eskew, director of product management for Allegion, maker of Schlage Locks. “With advanced security technologies, you can enjoy peace of mind by remotely monitoring your home’s status and receiving real-time notifications of any activity. This enhanced visibility lets you fully immerse yourself in your travels, knowing your home is well-protected.”
Based upon the data from the study Schlage points out that respondents will generally check at least twice, on average, if they’ve locked the front door before embarking. The survey also finds that homeowners need an extra bit of peace-of-mind and to accomplish this, vacationers will do two “last looks” around the house, on average, to make sure nothing has been forgotten and everything looks good before they depart.
However, despite all this, nearly a quarter (22%) will typically turn the car around and go back home, before proceeding on the trip, because they forgot something or need to do one final “last look.”
Schlage asserts that one of the top reasons for these pre-trip delays was because homeowners needing to re-check if they’ve actually locked the front door (40%). Even still the global access control company continues, nearly one in 10 respondents (8%) have returned home post-vacation only to find that the door was unlocked.
Homeowner security worries aren’t reserved for pre and post-vacation: They seep into homeowners’ travels too, according to the study.
Respondents reported it takes at least half a day (31%)—or even a full day for some (18%)—to fully relax, unwind and enjoy themselves on a trip.
According to the Schlage study results, some of the top reasons for stress while on vacation included worrying about the state of things back at home (33%), missing a pet (30%) and mail and packages being stolen (19%).
Of the homeowners polled, the majority (65%) have at least one person visit their home while they’re away, whether that’s a house sitter or neighbor checking on the home. Schlage’s study discovered the going rate for a house sitter or someone who checks on the house is $28 per day on average, according to respondents.
Regardless of whether homeowners hire a sitter, ask friends or family to come over, or neither—more than one in 10 (14%) have come home from vacation to an unhappy surprise.
Common disasters respondents found when arriving home were theft or burglary, water leaks and flooding, and lights left on, racking up the electricity bill. Some even discovered doors hanging wide open when rolling in.
“It’s always a smart move to have friends, family, or professionals keep an eye on your home while you’re away,” comments Eskew. “It ensures any issues can be quickly addressed, so you can return to your home just as you left it — safe and sound. And with reliable security measures and remote monitoring in place, you can relax knowing your home is secure and only accessible to those you trust.”
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