Going on vacation is something you look forward to, simply because it helps you get back to your world feeling refreshed and recharged. Now imagine heading back from your vacation with a great state of mind only to find your home damaged by water! It would literally throw water on the purpose behind the holiday. So how do you ensure your home stays safe from the potential risk of water damage while you’re away? Here are a few handy tips that will help ensure you find your home in the same condition as you left it, while heading out for your vacation.
How to Prevent Water Damage
1. Turn off the water supply
This is among the first things you need to do, when leaving your home unoccupied for a while. Turn off the main water supply to your house. This will ensure that no water flows through your pipes while you’re away, which reduces the risk of leaks and other water-related problems. You can also turn off the water supply to individual appliances, such as the dishwasher and washing machine, to further reduce the risk of leaks.
2. Give someone the responsibility to check your house
Another way to prevent water damage while you’re away is to have someone check on your house regularly. This could be a trusted friend, family member or a professional house-sitting service. Whoever you choose, make sure they know where the main water shut-off valve is and how to turn it off in case of an emergency. Also provide them with emergency contact numbers of local plumbers in case they spot signs of water damage such as damp or discolored walls or ceilings, so that they can take appropriate and timely action to stem the damage in your absence.
3. What if you find your house has been damaged
If you do come back from vacation to find that your house has suffered water damage, don’t panic. The first thing you should do is turn off the main water supply to your house if you find it’s been left on. Then, assess the extent of water damage repair that’s needed and determine whether you need to call in a professional water damage restoration company. Water damage clean up can be a messy and time-consuming process but when you hire professionals who’re well-versed in this field, you can expect them to remove all standing water and dry out your house quickly to prevent further damage. Water damage restoration technicians may use fans and dehumidifiers to do the job as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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