 Winterizing tips (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Nov 22, 2015 10:26 PM
 Winterizing tips (by Rocking Bear [FL]) Nov 22, 2015 10:38 PM
Winterizing tips (by Susan [OH]) Nov 23, 2015 2:27 AM
Winterizing tips (by TIM [IN]) Nov 23, 2015 3:06 AM
Winterizing tips (by gevans [SC]) Nov 23, 2015 4:33 AM
Winterizing tips (by Vee [OH]) Nov 23, 2015 5:23 AM
Winterizing tips (by Nicole [PA]) Nov 23, 2015 6:01 AM
Winterizing tips (by Raymond [IN]) Nov 23, 2015 6:33 AM
Winterizing tips (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Nov 23, 2015 7:12 AM
Winterizing tips (by LiveTheDream [AZ]) Nov 23, 2015 6:04 PM
Winterizing tips (by RB [MI]) Nov 27, 2015 12:56 PM
Winterizing tips (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Nov 22, 2015 10:26 PM
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Get the pink RV antifreeze (Menards $2.69/gallon) and pour in into each trap because the water held in each trap will freeze and split the trap.
Kitchen sink
Bath sink
Bathtub drain
Laundry drain
Toilet: Hold down the flush handle and let as much water flow out of the tank. Pour pink in the tank then a BUNCH in the bowl to get into the toilet's trap.
Open each faucet (don't forget the tub and the shower riser!) and let them drain. Leave them open.
I used 2 gallons, total $5.38 to protect my fixtures.
I left the water in the water heater because it is protected in the cellar and 40 gallons will take a long time to freeze. If I suspect a delay we will drain the WH. (but then the gas man will not light the pilot and might not unlock the meter!)
What else?
BRAD
--68.50.xx.xxx |
Winterizing tips (by Rocking Bear [FL]) Posted on: Nov 22, 2015 10:38 PM
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What about allure if the temp is under 59, wont that be a headache with bad seams? --71.1.xx.xxx |
Winterizing tips (by Susan [OH]) Posted on: Nov 23, 2015 2:27 AM
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Any tips for keeping the dishwasher safe from freezing? --74.141.xx.xxx |
Winterizing tips (by TIM [IN]) Posted on: Nov 23, 2015 3:06 AM
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What are you doing for the water main? need to blow it out.... --67.236.xxx.xxx |
Winterizing tips (by gevans [SC]) Posted on: Nov 23, 2015 4:33 AM
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Ah, all valid reasons for living in the deep south. We don't have to deal with freezing pipes much at all.
You guys can rib me this summer when we are melting in 100 degrees. --141.129.x.xx |
Winterizing tips (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Nov 23, 2015 5:23 AM
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Use the plunger to shift most of the toilet bowl water out, then pour that red juice, cant plunge the dishwasher so use the red juice and spin the dial to agitate the red juice and send a little into the drain line, open the door to cancel the cycle.
The southern folks will be chasing bugs away from the mistletoe and beyond superbowl sunday. --76.188.xxx.xxx |
Winterizing tips (by Nicole [PA]) Posted on: Nov 23, 2015 6:01 AM
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I keep the gas on. I keep the thermostat around 40 unless it's going to really drop to subfreezing temps. --72.95.xx.xxx |
Winterizing tips (by Raymond [IN]) Posted on: Nov 23, 2015 6:33 AM
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You can also use air presser to blow out water in your lines also if you intend to keep the heat off a time in the winter along with what Brad mention. --99.117.xxx.xx |
Winterizing tips (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Nov 23, 2015 7:12 AM
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My post started with holiday delays. Res moved oit, shut off utils, cannot get normal heat until Tue or Wed. --68.50.xx.xxx |
Winterizing tips (by LiveTheDream [AZ]) Posted on: Nov 23, 2015 6:04 PM
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Winterizing tip...
move to Arizona. ;) --24.121.xxx.xxx |
Winterizing tips (by RB [MI]) Posted on: Nov 27, 2015 12:56 PM
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In the near future, LTD.
Currently in the Mapping/Planning stage.
--97.94.xx.xxx |
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