Prepare your plumbing systems before going on a vacation.

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Summer time and the living is easy. If you are like millions of other Americans you are probably planning some time of family adventure. Securing your plumbing system in your home or business can save you a lot of headaches down the road, literally. 

Your homes plumbing system is made up of a web of plumbing supply lines and plumbing drainage lines. These plumbing systems are normally pretty stable however certain events can arise that may upset the system at that can lead to damage to your plumbing pipes and eventually your entire home.

If a plumbing pipe bursts due to wear or corrosion and it happens to be a leak in an upstairs bathroom well you can imagine the damage that leaky pipe can do to your home if it is left unchecked for days or even weeks.

Many homeowners have come home from a vacation only to find that a water line has cracked or outright broken sending gallons of water throughout the home. These types of leaks are hard to predict as it may have been caused by a plumbing supply line hidden behind a wall and thus not easily detected.

There are a few steps you can take to reduce the prospect of a plumbing leak or burst pipe while you and yours travel to some of Americas great destinations.

Here are a few steps you can take before you pack the Ms. and kids into a minvan.

First off turn off the water main, unless you plan om having someone you trust check your home daily the safest thing you can do is turn off the main water supply it's usually easy to access and is the best way to minimize a potential water damage catastrophe.

In most homes, the main shutoff valve is located right next to the water meter. Sometimes this valve is a knob that can be turned by hand, but other valves may require a wrench to turn on and off. If you’re having trouble locating or turning your shutoff valve, you should contact a local  plumber for help; even if you’re home in the event of a plumbing emergency, knowing where the valve is and how to shut it off may help you prevent thousands of dollars in damage!

An added bonus to any summer vacation is the savings you’ll reap from leaving your home unoccupied. Not using your household lights, appliances and electronics for several days can make a big difference in your electrical bill, and you may also see a difference in your water bill while you’re showering in hotels and letting restaurants do the dishes. 

The biggest savings potential comes from your hot water heater, however. The water heater consumes more energy than most of the appliances in your home, but if there’s no one home to take hot showers, there’s no need to keep it running. What’s more, if you shut off your main water supply and water leaks or siphons out of the water heater tank by any means, the heating element could burn out if it continues heating an empty tank.

 The easiest way to shut down your water heater for vacation is to turn it off at the main breaker switch. Some modern water heaters also have a “vacation” setting on the heat control dial.

If you are planning a vacation and you have some questions or concerns about your homes plumbing systems contact a professional local plumber like Paul Vadnais Plumbing. Paul Vadnais Plumbing has been servicing the residential and commercial plumbing needs of customers in the Twin Cities for over 20 years. Call Paul Today!!

Paul Vadnais Plumbing

Plumbing Services, Well Services

651-429-8908

www.paulvadnais-plumbing.com

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