The summer is the perfect time of year to head out on a family vacation. The kids are off from school and the weather is great for those outdoor trips that you want to do like the beach and amusement parks. When you leave on vacation you usually will make plans. Reserve your hotel and car rental and then take time off of work. You also will most likely decide what lights to leave on and ask a friend to feed your dog while you’re gone. When you get home from vacation you don’t want to deal with a disaster and that is why it is important to follow some tips and tricks for your plumbing when you are leaving. A water or sewer disaster is one of the worst you can deal with.

Orsack Plumbing Company Lists Tips to Use for Plumbing When Leaving for Vacation

Inspect & Shut Down Water Heater: One of the most common plumbing appliances that goes out and causes a serious amount of damage is the water heater. The problem is that the tank is full of water and if there is a malfunction and the tank empties your house and your garage or basement is in danger. Now imagine this happening the day after you leave for vacation and your home is left swimming in water for days until you return home. You are sure to have mold and mildew growth and the window to save your personal belongings has long past. That is why you need to leave time to look over and inspect the water heater prior to your departure. If you know that you will be gone for some time it is a good idea to shut off the water heater. When you shut it down you are stopping it from running which will prevent the malfunction at that time as well as save you money on energy consumption. The water will continue to be re-heated over and over increasing your gas bill while you are not even home.
Prevent Plumbing Odors from Occurring: One of the problems that people seem to come across after being gone for some time is the odor from the sinks and appliances. They are a problem for most people because the water in the p-trap evaporates allowing gases from the sewer to escape into your home. The other problem can come from your garbage disposal and the smell that could emit from left over foods. You want to be sure that you run your washing machine at least a day before you leave to head out of town. Walk through the house and run all the sinks and bathtubs to ensure that the p-trap is filled to capacity. You can also run some ice cubes and coarse salt through the garbage disposal to remove any leftover food particles that may cause odor upon your return.

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