09/30/2026
Leaving Minnesota for the winter? Before you lock the door, think about what a burst supply line does to an empty house over three months.
The single most useful thing you can do takes about a minute: shut the main water off. That one step is the difference between a story you tell and a claim you file.
A few more worth doing. Set the thermostat no lower than 55. If a neighbor or family member is checking the place, walk them to the shutoff so they are not hunting for it in an emergency. Drain the outdoor lines.
If the house is empty for months rather than weeks, ask us about draining the system properly. There is a right way and a way that cracks a trap.
True Plumbing Solutions serves Savage and the Twin Cities south metro, and we would rather set you up in September than get the February call.
