There are some basic things that every homeowner should know and be aware of.  The first and most important question is do you know where the water shut off valve is for your whole house?  If you don’t know you need to find out now!!

    Things happen, valves start to leak, lines fail, pipes break and faucets leak.  Knowing where the shut off valve in your home is can save you thousands of dollars in damages.  It is even more important to know where that valve is if you live in a condo.  Think about what it is going to cost you if you flood the seven floors below you.  As simple as it sounds, knowing how to shut the water off in your home could save you from bankruptcy.

     How about fire extinguishers?  Do you have one?  Do you know where it is?  Do you know if it will work in the event of an emergency?  If you ask those three questions to 70% of America, you will get no, no, & no.  So again God forbid, but what if a fire breaks out in your kitchen?   Fire extinguishers like anything else in your home require regular maintenance. Most countries in the world require regular fire extinguisher maintenance by a competent person to operate safely and effectively, as part of fire safety legislation. Lack of maintenance can lead to an extinguisher not discharging when required, or rupturing when pressurized. Deaths have occurred, even in recent times, from corroded extinguishers exploding.   For peace of mind, check the tag on the extinguisher in your home to find out when the last time it was checked out.  Know where it is and know how to use it.

 If you do need help locating the whole home water shut off, please visit www.artplumbingandac.com to schedule one of our highly skilled technicians to visit your home.