One more thing to add to the list before heading out of town.
That said, should you turn off your water before you go on vacation, too?
Shutting off the water is crucial for protecting your home from water damage through leaks or burst pipes.
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The last thing you want is to find the house flooded and with a foul smell when you return.
Should You Turn Off Your Water Before You Go On Vacation?
Turning off water before leaving for avacationsaves you from one huge welcome home mess: water damage.
Leakages can start from small drips along the length of the piping.
If there is high water pressure while you are away, the leaks will advance into heavy flooding.
The time you spend on vacation could be enough to turn a crack into a massive rupture, Bardistates.
Leaking pipes located underground can also attract tree roots.
The tree roots get into piping and drainage channels, causing massive clogging.
Turning off water before leaving home prevents these worst-case scenarios.
You might also find the main shut-off valve in a utility box near your front sidewalk.
Shut off the valve before draining water from fixtures, Bardi states.
