Vacation-Proof Your Home by Protecting Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC Systems While You're Away This Summer

Pre-Travel Advice from the Experts at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Mister Sparky and One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning

COLUMBIA, Md., July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With a record 72.2 million Americans expected to travel this holiday weekend, July marks a peak month for vacationers. Yet, many homeowners are heading out while unknowingly exposing their homes to significant risks. The consequences of skipping a pre-vacation system check can turn a dream getaway into a costly headache complete with plumbing leaks, power surges and potentially even HVAC failures.

Some of the most common results of these catastrophes include:

• A burst pipe can spew gallons of water per minute, quickly causing major water damage to floors, walls, and ceilings.
• High humidity or moisture buildup leads to unwelcome odors and mold and mildew growth.
• Loss of power to refrigerators/freezers results in spoiled food.
• Surge damage to electronics, appliances or HVAC systems. For pets or belongings left behind, HVAC failure can pose serious safety risks.

To help avoid these unwelcome surprises, trusted national home service experts from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Mister Sparky and One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning urge homeowners to "vacation-proof" their homes with a professional core system check before hitting the road. For added assurance, they recommend homeowners enhance their protection with smart home tools that offer 24/7 monitoring and control right from their phone.

"Minor issues are less likely to escalate into big-ticket repairs when you have your plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems regularly serviced by a professional," says Lance Sinclair, President of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Mister Sparky and One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning. "And even if you're enjoying a staycation, keeping your home running smoothly means you get to relax and focus on what matters this summer."

In addition to scheduling a professional inspection, homeowners may want to consider updating their systems with smart home devices like Qwel Leak Detection, which offers real-time alerts and automatic or remote shutoff, and Nuve Smart Thermostat for smart climate control scheduling and system health alerts. Financing options are available from all three of these home service brands to help make upgrades more affordable.

Whether you're going out of town or planning a local staycation, a quick check-up and smart tech upgrade now brings peace of mind all season long. 

To learn more and schedule a pre-vacation system check, visit www.benjaminfranklinplumbing.com, www.mistersparky.com and www.onehourheatandair.com.

About Benjamin Franklin Plumbing    

Founded in 2001, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing currently operates in more than 300 locations across North America. With an emphasis on customer satisfaction, the company's highly trained and licensed plumbers offer a full range of plumbing services that meet the highest industry standards including installation, repair and replacement. The Punctual Plumber is part of Authority Brands, the parent company to leading home service brands across the plumbing, electrical services, residential cleaning, at-home care, swimming pool repair and maintenance, tree care, restoration and pest control services sector.

About Mister Sparky 

Mister Sparky is one of the nation's largest consumer electrical franchises, offering premium residential services in more than 150 cities. Experts at safeguarding homes against potential hazards, the company's licensed electricians are highly trained and provide customers with installation, repair and replacement services in a fast and reliable manner. America's On-Time Electrician® is part of Authority Brands, the parent company to leading home service brands across the plumbing, HVAC, electrical services, residential cleaning, at-home care, swimming pool repair and maintenance, tree care, restoration, pet waste removal, and pest control services sectors.

About One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning 

With more than 400 locations, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is the #1 HVAC service provider in the United States. With comfort and convenience, a top priority, the company offers an extensive line of products and services, including maintenance, installation and repair, that keeps HVAC units running at peak performance year-round. One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is part of Authority Brands, the parent company to leading home service brands across the plumbing, HVAC, electrical services, residential cleaning, at-home care, swimming pool repair and maintenance, tree care, restoration, pet waste removal, and pest control services sectors.

About Authority Brands 

Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Authority Brands' companies include 16 leading home service franchise brands: America's Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, Color World Painting, DoodyCalls, DRYmedic Restoration Services, Homewatch CareGivers, The Junkluggers, Lawn Squad, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Screenmobile, STOP Restoration, and Woofie's. Together, these brands provide home services through more than 2,000 territories operated by more than 1,000 franchise owners. Authority Brands is dedicated to supporting individual franchise owner growth by providing strong marketing, technology, and operational support. See www.authoritybrands.com for more information.  

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