Shutting off water….
Say you’re away from the house 7-10 days …. Good idea to shut off the water supply to the house usually in the garage.
Is it advisable to relieve the water pressure in the house by opening the faucets ??? Or , just leave it be after shutting off the valve ?? |
We always throw the value when not there but have never opened faucets to relieve the pressure. Never had a problem not relieving the pressure and knowing the water is off gives us piece of mind.
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Just curious as to what others do…. Thanks |
It really doesn't matter if you relieve the pressure, but it won't hurt to open the faucet at the far end of the house for a few seconds
This will also confirm that the water is off. |
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(Know someone with the toilet issue............big water bill) :) |
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I turn off the water and the hot water heater. Why heat water and I you a have a leak it will drain the tank and you will be heating an empty tank
Possible fire threat |
Water shut off
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Turn off water, water heater and icemaker and relieve some pressure
10 year old house - I always turn off the water at the main garage valve if leaving for extended period. Have a fear of returning home to find water running down the driveway...
Also relieve "a little" pressure. And if turning off the water, I also always turn off the electric water heater in garage along with the refrigerator ice maker. NOT the refrigerator itself. (new houses have gas water heaters I understand, so likely different) Upon returning, VERY slowly turn valve in garage back on. |
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