1) Where is the Main Shut off Valve? Drain upstream water and close valve to “off”.

2) Is there a Water Well Pump? Turn off electricity and close the valve to the Pressure Tank.

3) Drain all sink faucets. Leave them open. Blow air through lines. Add 2 cups of Anti-freeze down each sink drain.

4) Drain toilets. Add 1 quart of Anti-freeze to toilet bowl. If needed, add 1 cup of Anti-freeze in the toilet tank.

5) Open Shower and Tub valve (handle) and to drain tub/shower. Add 2 cups of Anti-freeze down the Tub drain.

6) Is there a Dishwasher? Add 1 quart of Anti-freeze to inside center drain area. Run on Rinse for about 30 seconds.

7) Drain Washing Machine supply lines. Add 1 quart of Anti-freeze in the machine drum, spin dry 30 seconds, and pour 1 quart down the washing machine drain (in wall next to supply hoses).

Is the Water Heater an Electric, Propane, Natural Gas or On-demand (Toyo) Water Heater? If there’s an Electric Water Heater-

9) Is there a Well or Cistern Water Pressure Tank? Drain it.

10) Is the House heated by (Hydronic) Radiant Floor Heating? If so call a Plumber! It can be tricky.

11) Is the House heated by a Boiler? If so call a Plumber! It can be tricky.

12) Are there any Water Filters (Well, Under Counter Sink Filters, etc.)? Drain them.

13) Are there any Propane, Natural Gas or Oil tank valves that need to be turned/shut off?

14) Is there a Monitor, Rinnai, or Toyo Heater that needs to be turned down (50 deg) – or off?

15) Does the Freezer have an Ice Maker? Disconnect the supply line and drain it. Reinstall the line.

16) Are all the perishable food items removed from the Refrigerator?

a. If any liquids are in a Glass, Can, or Plastic Container they may break if frozen.

i. Foods that expire need to be discarded (or given to Food Bank). Liquid Foods with long shelf life should be placed in covered Plastic Storage Bins in case they break. Carbonated Drinks (Sodas, Beer, etc.) may explode so they should be placed in a closed Plastic Bin to contain any mess.

b. Unplug the Refrigerator/Freezer and prop open all doors. Place Baking Soda inside.

17) Open the cabinets under all Kitchen/Bathroom Sinks for air flow.

18) Close exterior Crawlspace vents.

19) Open Bathroom doors for air flow.

20) Disconnect garden Hoses from outdoor faucets and drain its water. Don’t reconnect them- store them.

21) Drain outdoor faucets, if possible, by closing ball valve (if installed) downstream. Close outdoor faucets.

22) Close Fireplace flue.

23) Add Fuel Stabilizer to any gas in Lawn mower, Garden Tractor, Chain Saw, Boat, Car, ATV, Oil Fuel Tank.

Any questions? See Website: http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/plumbing/systems/winterize/heat_off.htm

first turn off its power at Service Panel. Drain the tank (open the drain valve), turn off fuel valve (as required) and unplug electricity cord. Tools