As we approach a vacation period as prescribed within the Academic Calendar, we recognize some residents may enjoy leaving KAUST on vacation. If planning to leave your unit unoccupied for a temporary period of time, please consider these simple tips to keep your house in good condition and protect your valuables whilst you are away:
- Assign a caretaker by completing a Caretaker Authorization Form
- Close all angle valves in the unit typically located underneath or behind sinks, bidets and hand sprays, to ensure no water leaks from the internal plumbing system.
- Leave the air conditioning on ‘auto’ and set it to 26°C (78.8°F) to avoid condensation and prevent formation and growth of mold.
- Switch off the water heater’s electrical circuit breaker located inside the distribution board panel (houses and villas), to prevent any excessive temperature and pressure build up in the water heater tank.
- Switch off your stove and other non-essential electrical appliances and unplug at the wall.
- Leave floor drains in all wet areas uncovered including toilets, kitchen, wash room, laundry room and water heater room (if applicable), to prevent flooding in the event of a leak.
- Make certain all doors, windows and curtains are closed to avoid condensation build up inside the unit.
- Ensure the door to the roof access is locked.
- Store and secure any valuables.
- Lock side and back gates to prevent access to the rear of the property.
- Make arrangements for the upkeep of your backyard by calling 959, or e-mailing gardening@kaust.edu.sa.
If you have difficulty locating any of the features discussed above, please contact Maintenance by dialing 959. For further queries, please contact us on 012 808 6555/ 6505; or by e-mail at housing@kaust.edu.sa.
We hope this serves as a reminder to all our residents of the personal responsibility for their belongings and units assigned to them, and appreciate the support in this regard.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Accomodation Services Team
Phone: 012 808 6555/ 6505 | Email: housing@kaust.edu.sa