[Tom52]

We closed on our house yesterday and only have a few days to get things lined up before he leave on Feb 28. One thing I want to do is shut off the water coming into the house so there is no chance of springing a leak and causing a huge mess.

There is a red valve in the garage just prior to the water softener. I assume if I turn off this red valve there will be no water pressure coming into the house. i plan to also shut off the power to the hot water heater and turn off the water softener so it will not try to cycle. I will also shut off the ice maker in the freezer and open a tap to release water pressure inside home.

I assume that shutting off the water coming into the house would have zero effect on the lawn sprinkler system as I would leave this running.

Is the above the proper way to avoid possibility of major water damage in my absence? Home watch is not the answer as a leak could develop 10 minutes after they leave and the damage is done and they would not find it till they made their next visit.