A house sitter needs to know where the shutoffs are and what to do in a leak. A short note prevents the panic and the damage.
The shutoff
Show the sitter where the main water shutoff is and how to use it. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In New Britain, the main shutoff is the first thing to know.
The heater
Explain the water heater and the thermostat settings and what to change. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In New Britain, the instructions prevent the mistakes.
The fixtures
Note which fixtures have quirks, like a slow drain or a hard handle. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In New Britain, the notes prevent the calls.
The plunger
Leave a plunger in a known spot and tell the sitter where it is. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In New Britain, the plunger handles the basics.
The numbers
Leave the pro's number and your number on the fridge. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In New Britain, the numbers are the lifeline.
The freeze
In winter, note the freeze rules: the heat setting and the cabinet doors. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In New Britain, the rules protect the pipes.
The call
Write the notes before you go. Call 888-217-3585 and New Britain Home Plumbing Co will match you with a New Britain pro for the info.
Plumbing in New Britain: what to know
In New Britain, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Capitol Planning Region County — from Bristol, Hartford and Meriden to ZIP codes like 06053, 06051, 06052 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in New Britain?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and New Britain Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in New Britain.