Jim Burch Realty - Winterizing Your Home

Winterizing Tips

It is best to hire a professional to winterize or de-winterize a home.

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Turn water off at main supply valve outside the house unless the heating system uses water. Tag the valve - DO NOT TURN ON - WINTERIZED.

Drain hot water heaters and shut off gas or electricity to tank.

Put anti-freeze in toilet tanks.

Fill all traps with anti-freeze.

Tape shut and tag toilet bowls with DO NOT USE - WINTERIZED.

Tag sinks and faucets - DO NOT USE.

Set thermostat at 55-60 degrees and tag - DO NOT CHANGE.

Check furnace to see if it is in operating condition. Light gas pilot if necessary.