Leaving for the Holidays? 6 Steps to Guard Against Unexpected Water Damage

If you're like most homeowners, then odds are you're planning at least one short trip during the upcoming holiday season. If this is the case, then you'll want to make sure to prevent water damage.

Los Angeles, Orange County and Ventura County, CA (prHWY.com) December 4, 2013 - Leaving for the Holidays?

6 Steps to Guard Against Unexpected Water Damage

Unexpected Water Damage

If you're like most homeowners, then odds are you're planning at least one short trip during the upcoming holiday season. If this is the case, then you'll want to make sure to prevent water damage in your home while you are gone by following these six steps:

1. Have your home inspected for mold and toxins - You don't want to come home and find that mold or toxins have spread throughout your house. This could happen if there's moisture or mold hiding under your floorboards or behind your walls.

2. Make sure the exterior of your home is prepared - Turn off your outdoor drain hoses and faucets. Clean out your gutters and check to make sure the downspouts are angled away from the house to avoid any flooding.

3. Turn your main water supply off - If your pipes are filled with water and the temperature drops enough, it could lead to your pipes freezing and bursting. Turn the main water supply off and then open all of your faucets in order to drain them.

4. Set your thermostat between 50 and 58 degrees - This can keep your pipes from freezing as well as keep your house dry in case the temperature drops below freezing.

5. Turn off your refrigerator and freezer - If you decide to empty them out and just turn them off, then be sure to leave the doors open to prevent mold from growing.

6. Emergency snow removal - If you live in a state that experiences regular snowfall during the winter, then make sure to speak with a snow removal company about removing snow from your home once it reaches a specific height in order to prevent leaks in the basement and ice dams on the roof.

I know it seems daunting but, following these easy steps will prevent you from becoming water damages victim, and keep your holidays a little more stress free.

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