Winterization Details
When the plumbing system is winterized its main purpose is to drain all the water from the system including the hot water heater.
- General procedures required for a proper winterization:
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- ensure the water is shut off at the curb (if possible) and inside of the home.
- all toilets are cleaned and drained to a minimum amount of water.
- the water valve handle been zip-tied in the "OFF" position
- wrap toilets with clear plastic
- all faucets, water fixtures and water lines been opened and blown free of water
- all misc. lines been drained and blown (if applicable)? (Including ice maker, dishwasher, etc.
- non-toxic pink propylene glycol been poured down all drains, fixtures, toilet bowls/tanks, and in washing machines (if present)
- the water heater been drained
- the hot water breaker been taped in the "OFF" position
- appropriate winterization stickers been placed on all winterization affected areas? (fixtures, breaker, etc.)
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