- Be aware of which areas of your home (i.e. basement, crawl spaces, unheated rooms, etc.) are most vulnerable to freezing.
- Look for pipes that are not insulated and wrap them with pipe insulation available at hardware stores.
- If there is heat tape on exposed pipes, check to make sure it is still functional. Inspect the tape for cracks.
- Make everyone in the home aware of where the main water shut-off valve is. Check the main shut-off valve to make sure it is working properly.
- Turn off all outside faucets and drain the lines.
- Drain any hoses and air conditioner pipes and check for excess water pooled in equipment.
- Keep the water heater temperature around 120 degrees. Lowering temperature to 120 degress can reduce water costs by 6 to 10 percent.
- Turn off and drain your lawn sprinkler system.
- If you are going away from your home during an extended period of time in the winter, consider having a plumber drain your system. If your furnace stops working there won’t be any water in your pipes to freeze.
Call us with any questions 1-800-MR RUSSO (973) 887-1334 or with help winterizing your home.
