If you’re like me, you sometimes leave your home, get to the end of the street and think “Did I close the garage door?” Knowing you won’t be at ease all day if you don’t check, you turn the car around and go back to verify that, yes, it is shut and your house is secure. I’m told that women often have the same lingering questions over whether or not the iron and/or dishwasher has been deactivated.
It’s even worse when you go on vacation…..it’s a helpless feeling to be on a cruise ship in the middle of the Atlantic while simultaneously convinced that back home you left the stove on. We are naturally protective of our domiciles and want to make sure that they are properly protected when we are away for extended periods.
Since we are in the business of water and flood damage restoration, we will focus on some tips to help prevent problems while you are away. Of course we appreciate the business, but if we can keep you from having to call us in the first place, we know that is always the best choice.
One thing many folks don’t realize they can do is have the police watch their property. Of course this doesn’t mean that you will have a patrol car parked out in front of your home 24 hours a day, but the police can be alerted that you will be on vacation and officers will schedule drive bys of your property to make sure everything is okay. Make sure they have your contact number just in case there is an emergency.
Shut it all down. Exactly what needs to be left running while you are away? Power down all unnecessary units to conserve power and lessen the risk of an electrical problem that may result in a fire. Of course your fridge should be left on (unless you fancy the idea to coming home to a house that smells like something crawled into your cellar and died), but other items such as computers, your cable or DVR box, TV, stereo…basically anything that can be unplugged will not only save money, but lessen the chances for an unpleasant surprise.
Many hot water heaters have a vacation setting designed to save energy. Find it and utilize it.
You may also want to shut off the water supply to your home for the period you are gone. This will reduce the chances for burst pipes or toilet overflows that could make for a very messy welcome home. It won’t wholly prevent the chance of damage, but it will cut it down a good bit.
If you do come home and find the water damage gremlins have been hard at work, contact Water Damage Local.com. Our network of providers are well versed in all things water damage and are up to date on the latest equipment, tools, and procedures. A technician can be at your home within the hour to assess the problem and begin the water removal process. Water Damage Local.com provides complete water restoration services, from extraction and drying, carpet cleaning and mold removal, and even structural repair and restoration.
Enjoy your vacation! Oh, and when you get back and find that your home is under three feet of raw sewage, call the water restoration professionals at Water Damage Local.com!
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