Preparing Your Plumbing for Vacation

It’s that time of year again when the holiday season (and a little accrued vacation time) beckons many Americans to head out on vacation. Maybe you’ll be seeing your family. Maybe you’ll be grabbing some much-needed “me” time. Regardless of why you’re headed out of town, you need to do what you can to ensure your home will still be in good condition when you return. That means making sure your home’s major systems, like the plumbing, remain in good order.

Here is a quick and easy plumbing vacation checklist for those in Colorado Springs, CO residents who are concerned about keeping their plumbing in top shape.

If you aren’t having a house sitter (or pet sitter) and you don’t have any devices in the house that require a constant flow of water, you should consider locating the main water valve in your home and turning off the water. If you’re not sure about where your primary water valve is located on your property, a professional plumber can pinpoint its location for you.

While it’s smart to turn off the water during brief absences from your property, your plumbing vacation checklist in Colorado Springs, CO should note that it’s critical to have at least a little running water flowing through your pipes at least once a month.

Once you’ve located the main water valve, it should be easy to instruct a family member or a friend on the correct way to come into your home, turn your water on and then walk through the home, using each faucet for a few moments. This will help prevent the pipes from drying out, which can lead to cracking.

There’s no doubt a long list of chores awaiting you as you plan your vacation. Still, you should do your best to take the time to schedule a plumber to visit before you head out. A plumber can identify trouble spots in your system and take care of them before they cause havoc. After all, no one wants to come back from a lovely vacation to find that a burst pipe has flooded their home.

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who relies on a well to pump clean water into their home, it’s a good idea to have your well pump tested before you head out. This will ensure your well will be prepared to handle the workload upon your return.

Need help completing your plumbing vacation checklist in Colorado Springs, CO? Come to Affordable Rooter. We have 20 years of experience offering the utmost in quality service to residential and commercial clients throughout the greater Colorado Springs area.

We offer a full range of services, including all manner of traditional plumbing services, camera inspections of sewer lines, garbage disposal installation, plumbing remodels, faucet and toilet installation and so much more.

When you need top-of-the-line service from a professional with decades of experience, come to Affordable Rooter. We can’t wait to hear from you.