Time to drain the pipes

Last night, temperatures plunged below 30 degrees for the first time this season. This morning's landscape was glistening and frosty white. Just a reminder; that if you have an unoccupied cabin or home on the market for sale and it has not yet been winterized because you have not had the time or have not given much thought to your plumbing systems... it is definitely time to drain the pipes. Don't take any more chances, and take action to avoid having your pipes burst. By just follow these few steps to prevent major damage to your property you can prevent some major losses. If you are not sure what to do and are not the DIY type, then hire a plumber to take care of the task. Otherwise, here are a few simple tips to follow to avoid some very unpleasant surprises.

1. Turn off the water supply
2. Open up all the faucets inside and outside. Let all the water run until the system is empty.
3. Put RV anti-freeze into the toilet bowl, sink, tub drains and inside the toilet tanks.
4. Drain the hot water tank, and if you have a private well you should also shut off the circuit breaker to the well pump.