Whether halfway around the world or up north, you should do a few things before leaving your house. Everyone is familiar with the standard checklist, which involves turning off all the lights, shutting off the stove, and locking all the windows and doors. However, are you aware of the plumbing precautions you should take prior to your fun-filled vacation?
Taking care of all plumbing issues before leaving your home ensures that you will not return to a flooded home, foul odors, destroyed carpets, or moldy walls. Here are five plumbing priorities to think about for a stress-free holiday.
Turn Off the Water Heater
Before you go for your vacation, get your water heater inspected by a competent plumber. While the water heater is away on vacation, they can aid you in finding and draining leaks if you don’t have the time to do it yourself. Water heaters, whether gas or electric, consume a lot of energy. Turning it off reduces the likelihood of flooding while simultaneously cutting energy expenditures.
Shut Off the Water Supply
Water supply shutoff is a simple action that can save your property from flooding if you do it quickly. While you’re away, a leaking plumbing fixture or a burst pipe could do serious damage. Making the water supply unavailable can help prevent water leaks from occurring. In the event that you have a pool pump or a sprinkler system in your home, shutting down the water supply would be impractical. Turn off all individual fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, and washing machines, in order to avoid water leakage from occurring.
Clean the Gutter
Remove all debris from your gutter system to keep it from becoming clogged. Move any rainwater off your foundation and roof to avoid causing damage to your walls and windows. Moisture that enters your walls through cracks and gaps can cause mold and mildew growth. As a result, clear out your gutter lines before going on vacation to avoid mold growth.
Check for Leaks
A lot of times, a leak can start small but grow bigger over time if left unchecked. If a leak drips into a wall or under the house, it can cause serious damage and possibly become an emergency situation once you return home from vacation.
Have a Friend Check-In on Your Behalf
If you will be gone from home for a long time, have someone you trust come in and check on your property. During your absence, this can be the most effective method of catching any concerns that may occur early and preventing them from getting out of hand.
Bueno Plumbing Can Help You Protect Your Plumbing
It is possible that a little more planning and preparation before you embark on your vacation will offer you more comfort and peace of mind than you anticipate. With Bueno Plumbing, you can be assured that your home’s plumbing is in capable hands. We take great pleasure in our work’s quality and the individualized attention we pay to every project. Any queries concerning your home’s plumbing? Call us.
