A second home needs the full winterize before the cold season. The drain-down and the antifreeze protect the empty lines.
The plan
Winterize before the first hard freeze. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Baltimore, the timing is the rule.
The water
Shut off the main and the drain the lines. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Baltimore, the drain is the first.
The fixtures
Open the faucets and the flush the toilets to empty them. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Baltimore, the open is the drain.
The antifreeze
Add the RV antifreeze to the traps and the fixtures. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Baltimore, the antifreeze is the guard.
The heater
Leave the heat at the minimum or the drain everything. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Baltimore, the choice is the plan.
The check
Inspect the home after the first big storm. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Baltimore, the check is the care.
The call
Winterize help? Call 888-217-3585 and Baltimore Plumber Connect will match you with a Baltimore pro for the service.
Plumbing in Baltimore: what to know
In Baltimore, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Baltimore city County — from Laurel, Bel Air and Annapolis to ZIP codes like 21202, 21233, 21201 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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