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The security of your home isn’t the only issue you have to worry about while taking an extended winter vacation. Your heating and plumbing can also be a problem—leading you to call a plumber upon your return—if you don’t prepare your system for your absence. Here are a few tips to safeguard your property from potential issues while you’re on vacation. 

How to Protect Your Heating & Plumbing Systems While Away

1. Insulate Pipes

One of your biggest concerns should be frozen pipes. They can burst, damage your entire plumbing system, and result in a busted line. Have a plumber add extra insulation to pipes near the exterior of your home—including the basement, attic, exterior walls, and crawlspaces—to help prevent them from freezing. 

2. Install a Programmable Thermostat

plumberYour heater should be turned down, but not off, while you are away; 55 F is ideal. This will prevent the property from reaching freezing temperatures. A programmable thermostat will allow you to control energy usage and monitor the temperature while you’re away. 

3. Set Up a House Leak Detection System

Even if you take preventative measures, a leak could still develop in your absence. Installing a leak detection system will ensure you are notified immediately if one occurs so that you can contact a plumber to fix the problem. Leave a key with a trusted neighbor or family member to keep an eye on your home and to let the plumber in.  

 

When you need winter plumbing or heating repairs, the professionals at ABC Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing in Brookville, PA, can help. For two decades, they have provided quality plumbing and heating repairs, and 24-hour emergency services throughout Jefferson County. Schedule a free in-home estimate with their expert plumbers today by calling (814) 856-3211. Visit their website to learn more about their services.

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