Water Damage Doesn't Take Vacations

11/30/2020 (Permalink)

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This past year, SERVPRO of Norwich and Windham County had more calls regarding water damages occurring while people were away from their homes for extended periods of times, then the past three years combined.  Once the pandemic has passed, let's face it, we are all going to need vacations.  We'd like to suggest the following for keeping things dry while away.

• Have a friend, family member or house sitter frequently check your home
• Shut off the main water supply valve next to your water meter. After shutting off the valve, then drain all pipes of water
• Pour Marine grade anti-freeze into the toilet if leaving during the winter
• In colder months keep the thermostat set to a minimum of 55 degrees
• Clean gutters before leaving to make sure water is flowing freely off the roof
• Leave cabinets under sinks open which will allow air to circulate around the pipes

If you do come home to a water damage SERVPRO of Norwich and Windham County is on call for you 24/7.  Just call us at 860-887-0447