Winterizing the plumbing in a home
These are tips I have heard and compiled a list. Note if the property can be kept warm do so. This is just in case the heat goes out and home freezes. A cost you don’t want to deal with. Also note many homes will start cracking and paneling will bow if the temp goes below 55 Degrees. Moisture can also be a problem
(our recommended range is between 55-60 degrees)
Tools you may need
1. Monkey Wrench
2. Crescent Wrench
3. Channel Locks
4. Wire Cutters
5. Painters Tape
6. Hammer
7. Screw Driver (Flat & Phillip Head)
8. Sharpie
9. 20 Foot Garden Hose
10. 4-5 Gallons of non-toxic RV Antifreeze Fluid (Pink stuff)
11. Small Plastic Cup
12. One Gallon Bucket
13. Rubber Gloves
14. Optional (Wet/Dry Shop Vac) If power I on) or air compressor
Steps to Winterize
1. Shut of water before meter. (City Water) prefer to be off at street.
2. Shut off power to Pump (Well)
3. Turn on All Faucets in house. (lets water Drain)
4. Disconnect water meter (well) so water can drain out.
5. Turn off Hot water Tank & Drain (using Garden Hose to Floor Drain)
6. Flush all Toilets (hold handle down until tank is empty)
7. Use cup to remove as much water from toilet bowl (gloves are used here)
8. Pour one Gallon of fluid in tank of toilet. Then flush toilet (this will run it through the system)
9. Go to all the sinks, showers and tubs and use ½ gallon each per drain. (kitchen sinks have only one Trap so one side is usually good)
10. Don’t forget the laundry room.
11. Pour one gallon into floor drains in basement.
This service can be done by many contractors/plumbers. Expect the prices to vary from $50-$500 Depending on the home and what all needs done. (If the house is vacant and someone is not checking on it daily this should be performed. You never know when the furnace/heat could stop working.
WE DO NOT GUARANTEE ANYTHING HERE. FOR YOUR INFORMATION ONLY!!!