4 Steps To Prevent Water Damage While You're Away

1/3/2022 (Permalink)

Depending on the season, your home may be at a heightened risk of a leak during your vacation. There are a few simple steps you can take to prepare your home in Kenner, LA. You don't want to return to find your home flooded as a result of a broken pipe or leaky appliance and have to make water pipe repair your top priority. Here are four steps you should take before you depart to make sure your home will stay dry for the duration of your vacation.

1. Shut off the main water valve. Whether you are leaving overnight or on a longer excursion, turning off the flow of water to your home is the easiest way to make sure major water damage does not occur. 

2. Turn off appliance supply valves. Prevent appliances from leaking by shutting off the flow of water. Many appliance leaks are caused by hose failures, and this reduces or eliminates the amount of water available to leak.

3. Check the sump pump. Test the sump pump system in your basement before you leave on vacation in case heavy rain occurs while you are away.

4. Clean the gutters. You should also make sure your gutters are clear to prevent water from pooling near your foundation or working its way up under shingles and causing leaks.

If you do experience a flood while you are away, our team of experts is on standby to help!