{"id":1798,"date":"2019-06-06T18:17:53","date_gmt":"2019-06-06T18:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/friendly-place.flywheelsites.com\/?p=1798"},"modified":"2023-12-20T17:10:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T23:10:00","slug":"vacation-ready-plumbing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plumbsmart.com\/vacation-ready-plumbing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prep Vacation-Ready Plumbing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever noticed that disaster seems to strike at the most inconvenient time?<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re headed out on vacation this summer, there are some simple things you can do to make sure your plumbing doesn\u2019t cause you any problem while you\u2019re gone. That means no fear of returning home to burst pipes, flooded basements, or leaking fixtures that caused damage while you were gone.<\/p>\n

Follow these plumbing tips to be proactive before you go away on vacation:<\/h2>\n
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  1. Switch the water heater<\/a> to vacation mode. While everyone is away, there\u2019s no need to keep a hot water reserve and switching modes will save you energy and money. Check to see if your water heater has a vacation mode and if so, switch it on. If not, simply turn the thermostat down to 50F. When you return, you can return it to the normal setting and you\u2019re good to go!<\/li>\n
  2. Clean out your garbage disposal. If there\u2019s good left in the tank when you leave, you\u2019ll come home to some pretty unpleasant odors, and possibly to pests that can give you trouble. To prevent this, run your disposal (while running cold water) to clear out the tank.<\/li>\n
  3. Turn off your water supply. Some homes have emergency water shut-off valves that you can use to turn off the water supply, but some are less accessible. You can purchase a meter key inexpensively to shut off the water at the meter (read more here<\/u><\/a>). If you don’t worry about remembering to turn off your water, you can also have an auto shut-off system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Most people remember to reset the thermostat, unplug appliances, and turn off lights before setting off on vacation, but few think about their plumbing. By taking a few minutes to check the items off this list, you can leave with the peace of mind that nothing catastrophic will happen while you\u2019re gone and you\u2019ll return to your home as you left it. Now go enjoy your vacation!<\/p>\n

    Schedule a Plumber<\/h2>\n

    Schedule a plumber<\/a><\/strong> if you need assistance, we are happy to help.<\/p>\n

    Read our reviews<\/a> to learn more about us<\/a> or our services<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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