- Check the gutters. ...
- Protect the pipes. ...
- Seal the cracks. ...
- Stop the slips. ...
- Install an emergency release. ...
- Keep it cozy. ...
- Have heating checked. ...
- Test your detectors.
What happens when a house is winterized?
Winterizing is when a house is prepared for vacancy. This process prepares the plumbing system and components to not be affected by temperature extremes (so the pipes don't freeze). ... This includes emptying the water heater, draining all of the piping, and filling the various fixtures with an anti-freeze solution.
How can I winterize my house cheap?
- Reverse ceiling fans. Climb a ladder and reverse the rotational direction of your ceiling fans. ...
- Fix air leaks around doors and windows. ...
- Help your furnace do its best. ...
- Get with the program. ...
- Dodge drafts throughout the house. ...
- Show your water heater some love.
How do you completely winterize a house?
- Check the gutters. ...
- Protect the pipes. ...
- Seal the cracks. ...
- Stop the slips. ...
- Install an emergency release. ...
- Keep it cozy. ...
- Have heating checked. ...
- Test your detectors.
At what temperature should you winterize your house?
Winterizing your home checklist. Adjust your thermostat. Set your thermostat (don't turn it off) at the lowest temperature that will keep your pipes from freeze damage (at least 50 to 55 degrees should do it). You want it warm enough to keep your pipes or anything else from freezing.