A long weekend is short enough that the plumbing needs little, but a couple of steps protect the home. The prep takes five minutes.
The shutoff
Shut the main water off if you will be away more than a night. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Indianapolis, the shutoff is the cheap insurance.
The heater
Use vacation mode on the water heater for the few days. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Indianapolis, the mode saves a little energy.
The toilets
Flush the toilets before leaving so the tanks are fresh on return. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Indianapolis, the flush keeps the seals wet.
The taps
Run the taps before leaving so the traps are full and the lines are fresh. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Indianapolis, the run takes seconds.
The outside
Unplug the hoses and close the outdoor faucets for the weekend. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Indianapolis, the quick step prevents the drip.
The return
On the return, run the water and check for any surprises. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Indianapolis, the check is quick.
The call
Make the weekend easy on the house. Call 888-217-3585 and Indianapolis Plumbing Pros will match you with an Indianapolis pro if needed.
Plumbing in Indianapolis: what to know
In Indianapolis, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Marion County — from Beech Grove, Speedway and Lawrence to ZIP codes like 46204, 46202, 46206 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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