by Lcp27017291
Should I turn my water service off when I leave my house for a month?
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It is a cold climate in NY. I've heard awful stories of water heaters breaking and such.
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Molly Anmar
on Dec 14, 2017
Better safe than sorry, LC. Shutting off the water will help to prevent your home from extensive flooding/damage should your pipes burst from freezing, but remember that your pipes and plumbing fixtures (water heater and toilets) will still contain water that could freeze during bitter cold unless they're emptied. You may end up having to replace them, but the the damage to the rest of your home will be as minimized as possible.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVItL66doqw -
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Dec 14, 2017
Here are some tips for you. I would keep the thermostat no lower than 55.http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/how-to/g113/7-things-to-do-before-you-leave-for-vacation/http://traveltips.usatoday.com/home-ready-leaving-winter-vacation-109086.html -
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Linda Sikut
on Dec 14, 2017
Here's a list of things you should do if you're going to be away short term or long term. Hope this helps. Wishing you the best.https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/05/29/home-prep-vacation/2371035/ -
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Mogie
on Dec 14, 2017
Turn the water heater off. Don't forget to lower (drastically) your thermostat too. -
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Susan
on Dec 14, 2017
if you have well insulated home, insulated pipes and leave the heating on low -- approx. 50 degrees--I wouldn't turn OFF water (you do mean outside at the meter?) and if you're THAT worried... have a friend check on your place once a week or so-- especially after a snow or ice storm, etc. -
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Peg
on Dec 14, 2017
Personally I wouldn't do that as the weather is so unpredictable these days.
Molly Anmar
on Dec 14, 2017
Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Dec 14, 2017
Linda Sikut
on Dec 14, 2017
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