New Hampshire Summer Home or Cottage Winter Closing Tips Sullivan County New Hampshire, before living your Summer time New Hampshire Home or Cottage because the Winter time Months will be siting in. You'll want to be sure your home or cottage is going to be okay while its all alone during that mighty cold and snowy days and nights time period.
Do you have a plan for having snow removed from your Summer Home or Cottage while you are gone during the New Hampshire Winter Months?
The Water System
1. Shut off water systems by turning off the pump or shutting the valve if on city water. Drain the pressure tank.
2. Open all faucets.
3. Break a union close to the valve so water will drain out clear to the shut-off valve.
4. Drain pump and run a second or two to be sure all water is out of lines from the pump.
5. Flush toilets and dip all water out of the flush tank.
6. Be sure to drain flexible spray hoses in showers and sinks.
7. Drain water softeners so water will drain back from soft water pipes and controls. A brine tank probably won't freeze.
8. Drain water heaters.
New Hampshire Summer Home or Cottage Winter Closing Tips Sullivan County New Hampshire,the Heating Systems
Electric heating systems require no maintenance other than shutting off the power to the heating units.
Hot air heating systems:
1. Turn off burner emergency switch which is often located at the top of the stairs.
2. Drain humidifier which is usually located on the furnace.
Forced hot water and steam systems: Drain all water in the system unless the liquid contains anti-freeze. It is wise to have this type of system drained by a plumber unless you are well-informed on the procedures necessary.
Winterize your Summer Home or Cottage as you do your Winter Home. To help conserve energy when the home is not occupied, install a low-heat thermostat. By doing this your home could be maintained at abut 40 F. without a
freeze-up, rather than at 55 F. which is the lowest temperature at which most thermostats can be set.
Washer and dishwasher
Water left in hoses and internal components can cause damage when it freezes.
Shut off water supply to clothes washer. Remove and drain inlet hoses. Clear water valve by setting timer for fill cycle. Press warm water button and run machine a few seconds. Drain water from drain hose. Disconnect electrical supply.
For a dishwasher, remove inlet and outlet connection to the valve. Operate valve to remove any water. Remove drain hose from the pump and drain. Disconnect electrical supply.
New Hampshire Summer Home or Cottage Winter Closing Tips Sullivan County New Hampshire, its also a mighty good idea to clean the equipment and to protect the finish with a coat of appliance polish.
Those stored items
1. Remove food, cosmetics, or medicine containers that contain liquid that would freeze from shelves.
2. Food in paper or plastic containers should be put in large metal containers to protect from mice or other rodents.
3. Remove or hide articles in the house that can be sold and converted to cash such as guns, radios, TV sets, tools or other valuables.
The Sewage system
1. Force as much water as possible out of traps with a plunger.
2. Add antifreeze to each trap so you have at least a 50% solution of ethylene - glycol and water.
3. Check for traps in these locations: kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, bathtub and/or shower drains, toilets, washtubs, floor drains and maybe a sump pump.
Keep out those animals that might want to use your Summer Home or Cottage while you are gone in the Winter time.
1. Cover chimneys tightly so that raccoons cannot enter the house, or birds fall down the chimney.
2. Stop up any places in the foundation or around the eaves where squirrels, chipmunks, mice or other small animals can enter.
Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire
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