Essential Plumbing Tips for Summer Vacation!

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Finally, summer is here. And with those hot winds blowing outside, it is time to plan for the summer vacation. By this time you must have decided where to head off. It can be a plan to beach or perhaps you have reserved for a mountain escape. Well that’s really good. But before you step out, it is highly important to prepare for different sorts of emergency situations.

Yes, it can be anything.

“George and I went for a summer vacation last year and unfortunately, the sewer line backed up in the second bathroom. It leads to overflowing in the toilet, tub, and sinks. When we returned after a week, it was a stinky and gross mess.”                                                                                                  ~Michelle

Well, Michelle is not the only one to face such situations. A number of homeowners have to go through the same. Luckily for the homeowners like her, here are some essential things you must check.

Tip #1: Turn Off The Supply

As you now, there will be no one to enter your space for a week or long turn off the water supply.  In case you want to shut down everything, you can turn the water valve off at the meter. But in case you want it to be open for your kitchen garden, shut off the water at the main valve coming into your house. Doing so, you will be making the outside water available.

Tip #2: It Is Advised To Make An Early Plan.

Yes, it is said to keep it early, at least a week or two before. And assure that your sump pump is working properly, i.e. by pouring some water down the sump pit. It is highly important to protect your basement in case of a heavy rain storm. Another thing you need to check is for the lines. There shouldn’t be any signs of distress. In case, you find some flowing faucets, slow drains, or cracks which are developing, you need to look for a solution. Otherwise over time distress leads to a break. For this, it is advised to call up your plumbing professional to help check your lines and work for the necessary repairs.

Tip #3: Heater Set Up

Make sure you set your water heater to the lowest setting. This has to be done only when it is known that there will be no one at the home while you are on vacation. And you have to do this just before you are ready to leave.

Tip #4: Debris And Disposal

This is a must do task. You need to remove the potential odors. For this start cleaning your drains and plumbing appliances in advance. You can count on a drain maintenance product for your drains. These basically help loosen up waste and debris buildup. And this further reduces odors while you are away.  

So, no matter whatever your plans are for this summer vacation, make sure you don’t let your plumbing get in the way of your happiness. The above stated plumbing tips will help you enjoy your holidays to the fullest!

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