Maintenance & Preventive Care
Seasonal Prep
Plumbing issues you are facing:
- Vacation home sits empty during winter or summer months
- Previous freeze damage to pipes or outdoor faucets
- Leaving home unoccupied for extended period
- Outdoor hose bibs don’t have freeze protection
- Live in higher elevation area with freezing temperatures
- Returning to vacation home after months away
- Want to prevent burst pipes, stagnant water, or dry traps
- Need proper winterization for insurance coverage
What D&H PLUMBERS fixes:
- Winterization: Shut off main water and drain all lines completely
- Blow out remaining water with compressed air
- Add RV antifreeze to all drain traps to prevent sewer gas and freezing
- Drain water heater, expansion tanks, and appliances
- Insulate or heat-tape vulnerable pipes and outdoor faucets
- De-winterization: Restore water service and test all fixtures
- Flush antifreeze from traps and refill with fresh water
- Check for leaks after pressurizing system
- Verify all appliances and water-using devices operate properly
