Winter is here and so is the threat of freezing.
Before the weather freezes, you should:
• Wrap all exposed pipes located outside or in un-heated areas of the home.
• Remove garden hoses from outside faucets.
• Cover vents around the foundation of your home.
• Know where your property owner’s cut-off valve is located and how to use it. The valve is located adjacent to the water meter box under a 6″ metal lid.
• Turn off irrigation systems during the winter months to protect pipes and conserve water.
When the weather freezes:
• Open cabinet doors under sinks adjacent to outside walls.
• In unheated garages, shut off water to washing machines. Water softeners should be drained and protected from freezing temperatures.
• In sustained sub-freezing weather, let water drip slowly from inside faucets for a few minutes each hour.
• Take extra precautions to protect pipes that have frozen in the past.
Tips for when you are not at home:
• Shut water off at the property owner’s cut-off valve.
• Drain all outside water faucets if your house will be unoccupied for several days (leave outside faucets open).
• Leave home heating system on at a low setting.
• Open cabinet doors under sinks adjacent to outside walls.
• Many people who rent could be responsible for property damage caused by broken pipes. You should contact those in charge of the property for assistance.
EW Technologies Ltd
Unit 24, N 17 Business Park,
Galway Road, Tuam,
Co. Galway,
H54 DA39, Ireland
