I'am leaving for vacation for 2 weeks and I'am planning on turning off the water at the main shut-off to prevent any flooding accidents. I'am wondering if there is a proper way of turning off the water shutoff? Should I need to bleed the water out after turning off the valve(no worry about freezing pipes) or is it as simple as just turning it off at the main supply? Also will I need to turn the gas water heater off or just leave it alone? any responses appreciated.
2007-11-18 11:40:44 · 12 answers · asked by bigdogcush 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No just wanted to make sure that i didn't have any flood damage and yes i plan on shutting it off at the main shutoff inside the house only.
2007-11-18 14:34:50 · update #1
Turn off the main valve where it comes into your house. If you have a well, turn off the power to it. Open a faucet to relieve the line pressure. You can just turn off the power to the furnace. There should be a switch on the side of it. At the water heater, turn the knob on the top of the gas valve to PILOT. This way, when you come back, turn the water back on and the gas valve to on. You will not have to re-light the pilot.
2007-11-18 11:45:09 · answer #1 · answered by BUBBA~THE~POOCH 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you live in a frost free zone because you are not concerned about freezing pipes if the heat is shut off. If so, you can turn the valve off at the meter box and leave the water in the hot water tank and just turn the control to the gas supply to the off position, I would do the same with the heating system. Have a relative or good neighbour check on the house every once in a while. This way you can have a worry free vacation. PS also have some one collect the mail and stop paper deliveries as this is a good sign that no one is home Put a few lights on timers. Have a Pina Colada for me
2007-11-18 11:55:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend turning off the main at the house (don't touch the water company valve, they get really angry and you assume responsibility).. If you don't have a freeze problem you can leave the water in the system without any problems but I generally open a faucet and drain some water out. Turn the water heater to "vacation" setting, or as low as you can set it. I don't turn them off unless I'm gone for a long time..
2007-11-18 12:15:32 · answer #3 · answered by srfrjoe41@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just turn the water off at the main water valve, don't worry about bleeding. if a pipe bursts is will not drain much because it is now a vacuum closed system. just turn your water heater to vacation mode or low as well as your house heat (40 degrees F.). don't worry I am a snow bird from MI to FL for months at a time. Don't worry and have fun!
2007-11-18 11:50:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know where you live. If in a cold area, turning off
water at the main will necessitate draining the water lines
in the house.
The Water heater should be drained and the pilot turned off.
if these things are done, make sure that water is restored
completely before water heater is turned on.
One thing, turn off the water at the curb and in the basement
cut off valve.
2007-11-18 11:51:36 · answer #5 · answered by whatevit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like you have either a thermostat or control module in the furnace go bad. If you have a switch on the thermostat that changes the system over from heat to cool. Set it to the off position and see what happen. The furnace or a/c should not operate in the off position. If this works, I'd say it's the thermostat, if the furnace still runs. Well chances are it's either a control board in the furnace that has went bad, or a shorted thermostat wire. Hope this help you.
2016-04-04 21:24:57 · answer #6 · answered by Erica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, turn off the water heater. and if your going to be gone, and not leave the heat on, it's a good idea to open all the faucets, so that way the water wont freeze and break the pipes. or u can leave your heat on at 50*, you wont need to bleed the water then.( if u leave faucets open, don't worry bout bleeding the water aslo) nice having an advantage of being a plumbers wife. lol
2007-11-18 11:53:37 · answer #7 · answered by fashnchck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking about the water shut off on your front lawn then you shouldn't...those valves might not have been exercised in years, you may break the stem and then pay big$$$ for the excavation and repairs. Use the shut off in the house. Don't touch the gas, there's no need for that.
2007-11-18 11:45:01 · answer #8 · answered by VicariousJade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can just turn the water off at the valve but be sure to turn off the gas hot water tank.
2007-11-18 11:45:47 · answer #9 · answered by thin ice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No bleed is neccessary, however you had better turn off the water heater, it will burn out with no water in it.
2007-11-18 11:45:18 · answer #10 · answered by Yoda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋