The countdown to your holiday is nearly over and you can’t wait to pack your bags, lock the front door and head off on a well-earned break.
Your pre-vacation checklist may include getting the dog to the boarding kennel, asking the neighbour to collect your mail and making sure your house is secure. But what about your plumbing checklist? Are you confident there won’t be any unpleasant surprises that could have you yelling for your plumbers the minute you return to your Geelong region home and find a flood at your feet?
At DTS Plumbing, we know plumbing problems can grow from a small issue to a nightmare when houses stand empty. With this in mind, there are a few simple things you can do to keep that flood at bay, your home protected from water damage and your water bill down.
A plumbing checklist before vacationing can include:
- Getting licensed and qualified plumbers in to fix any issues you’ve identified with your property’s plumbing before you head off on holiday. Fixing dripping taps, replacing cracked hoses to your washing machine or repairing a toilet with a leaking cistern can save water and money and reduce the risk of a plumbing problem while you are away. And if you know you’ve got a leaking pipe somewhere, either inside your home or in the garden, definitely do something about it.
- Inspecting the hoses to your washing machine or dishwasher for wear and tear or signs of cracking. You can also turn off the taps to this equipment to be extra safe and why not flick off the power switch while you are there.
- Making sure all your taps are turned off in the house and around the garden. The last thing you want to do is accidentally leave a hose running or a sprinkler on.
- Inspecting your toilets to make sure there’s no water continually running into the bowl.
- Making sure your hot water service is leak free and sound. Don’t forget to turn the temperature setting down too.
- And, if your holiday is more than a week or two, consider turning off your mains water supply to your home to be extra safe.
At DTS Plumbing, we know no-one wants to come home from their relaxing holiday to a plumbing disaster or large water bill. So plan ahead, pay attention to your home’s plumbing before the vacation kicks off and you’ll reduce the risk of problems occurring while you’re away. If you have someone looking after your Geelong home for you, it’s a good idea to add the number of your emergency plumbers to your contact list just in case.
If you need professional Geelong region plumbers to help get your home shipshape before heading off on holiday, please don’t hesitate to contact us at DTS Plumbing.