Going on a Long Summer Vacation? Take Steps to Protect Your Plumbing

How to Help Prevent Plumbing Disasters Before Going Out of Town for Prolonged Periods

When homeowners open the door to their house after returning home from a long vacation, the last thing they want to be greeted by is a flooded house from a plumbing issue that occurred while they were away. 

Instead, by taking some steps to protect their plumbing before leaving the home empty for a long period, they can rest assured that their house will stay safe and dry during their vacation. This post will share some precautions homeowners can take before leaving their homes empty for a long time to help avoid problems.  

Shut off the Main Water Supply

Homeowners don’t want to deal with plumbing issues when coming home after a long vacation, such as a water leak or pipe burst that can cause additional problems and expenses such as water damage and a spike in water costs. Homeowners can help avoid these problems by shutting off the main water valve before leaving on their trip.

Taking some time to turn off the main water shutoff valve can result in numerous benefits for the household, including helping avoid expensive repairs from plumbing issues like burst pipes or hidden water leaks, plus the costs to fix the resulting major water damage and avoiding high water bills while the home is empty, 

Turn off Your Water Heater

In addition to turning off the main water valve, homeowners can also shut off their water heater while they are away for prolonged absences. It can also help avoid costly problems and water damage occurring if something happens to the water heater when they are away from home.

Additionally, shutting off the water heater when nobody is home to use hot water for a long time can be beneficial for saving on utility costs. This is because even when a storage water heater is not in use, it still consumes energy to maintain the water temperature. Turning it off eliminates these stand-by losses, which can add up over time. 

Schedule a Plumbing Inspection 

Another way to help keep their homes and plumbing safe when the household residents are on a long vacation is by scheduling a professional plumbing maintenance visit and inspection before they leave. This allows plumbers to find any potential defects and make the necessary repairs to keep the plumbing working correctly and help avoid issues. 

Homeowners can also look for plumbing issues before they leave so they can be fixed by a plumber, including looking for signs of a water leak, such as reduced water pressure, water sounds, dripping faucets, water damage, and high water costs, and signs of a sewer line clog,  such as slow draining, gurgling noises, and bad smells.

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