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RE: Arctic Weather Isn't Just Uncomfortable. It's Stressful!
Follow the plumber around and watch or better film what he does. Winterizing is really simple. You'll have to buy an air compressor if you dont have one. And a fitting for your pipes so the compressor can fit on it. Its usually a screw in fitting with a tire valve on it. Ask your local hardware store that has plumbing stuff they will know what it is. You should have a place in the pipes where it can screw in. For the traps you just put some anti freeze down the sink and toilets enough to fill the traps. Make sure not to use regular auto anti freeze but rv or water safe. Good luck.
Well, that sounds easy enough! I've always been worried I'd get it wrong and wreck the place but I may be forced to give it a try anyway. Thanks for the advice!
I forgot to mention you'll need to drain the water heater also but it should have a valve for that also.
It does. But geez, do I have to lug 80 gallons of water up out of the basement?
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