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. hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings In Tallahassee, the main shutoff is the first thing to know.
The heater
Explain the water heater and the thermostat settings and what to change. hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings In Tallahassee, the instructions prevent the mistakes.
The fixtures
Note which fixtures have quirks, like a slow drain or a hard handle. hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings In Tallahassee, the notes prevent the calls.
The plunger
Leave a plunger in a known spot and tell the sitter where it is. hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings In Tallahassee, the plunger handles the basics.
The numbers
Leave the pro's number and your number on the fridge. hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings In Tallahassee, the numbers are the lifeline.
The freeze
In winter, note the freeze rules: the heat setting and the cabinet doors. hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings In Tallahassee, the rules protect the pipes.
The call
Write the notes before you go. Call 888-217-3585 and Tallahassee Plumber Connect will match you with a Tallahassee pro for the info.
Plumbing in Tallahassee: what to know
In Tallahassee, hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Leon County — from Quincy, Cairo and Thomasville to ZIP codes like 32301, 32306, 32308 — 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 Tallahassee?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Tallahassee Plumber Connect will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Tallahassee.