Tips To Help Protect Your Home Next Time You're Out Of Town

10/1/2019 (Permalink)

Few things can turn a dream vacation into a nightmare faster than returning home to find flooding in the basement, kitchen or other rooms. While it’s easy enough to quickly arrange water pipe repair while you’re around, an unchecked leak during your absence could cause mold, structural decay and other damages to your building. The best way to minimize problems is to take steps that make them less likely to happen. Here are a few tips to help protect your home the next time you’re out of town.

Check for Leaks

Big problems often start with small annoyances, which is why you should look around the house to see if there are any tiny leaks. While it’s impossible to check every inch of your plumbing system for a broken pipe, you should focus on a few key areas where a leak might occur:

• Under sinks
• Around your water heater
• Window seals
• Loose shingles
• Appliance hoses
  
  

Do Some Cleaning

Clogs are another issue that could lead to flooded areas of your home, so clear your gutters, downspouts and sump pits of debris. Run your sump pump to make sure it’s in good working order and install a battery-powered backup if you don’t already have one.

Why ruin your vacation by coming home to an unexpected water pipe repair bill? By taking some easy steps, you can help ensure you come back to home with no watery surprises.