WINTERIZATION

Ever dealt with a broken pipe? Water gushing effortlessly out of a brick wall and not sure why?

Not having winterized your outside water spigots could be the issue. How do you avoid this dilemma? Easy. Turn OFF all interior water valves to your exterior faucets. OPEN exterior faucets and leave them open during the winter. Detach and drain all of your outside hoses.

You can go one step further during very low temperatures and increase the warm air circulation in the house by opening interior doors, as well as cabinet doors under the sinks, especially when your water lines are next to exterior walls.

In the event of a burst water line, immediately TURN OFF the interior main water valve and report the problem to your plumber…or your property management company.