first time winterizing, questions
I have a good handle on how to drain the water from all pipes and the hot water tank, then refill with antifreeze. Is there anything else you guys do? I will have it stored indoors (not heated obv...
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Stored indoors, I would leave the roof vents open to vent moisture.
Be sure to bypass the HWH after draining it, so you don't fill it with 10-12 gallons of antifreeze! ;-)
Put a few cups of antifreeze in the toilet bowl and the each of the sink drains to keep the p-traps from freezing. Be sure to include an outside shower or hose connection when winterizing. And don't forget the waterlines to the fridge if you have an ice-maker in it.
Be sure to bypass the HWH after draining it, so you don't fill it with 10-12 gallons of antifreeze! ;-)
Put a few cups of antifreeze in the toilet bowl and the each of the sink drains to keep the p-traps from freezing. Be sure to include an outside shower or hose connection when winterizing. And don't forget the waterlines to the fridge if you have an ice-maker in it.
